State resources
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security Recovery Resources
https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/recovery/damageassessment.html
- Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Disaster Recovery Programs
https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/disasterrecovery.html
- Ready Illinois Disaster Recovery Guidance
https://ready.illinois.gov/after/disaster-recovery.html
Federal assistance
- Federal Emergency Management Agency Disaster Declarations
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/declarations
- U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Assistance Programs
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Volunteer cleanup and relief
- American Red Cross Disaster Cleanup Assistance
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services/disaster-cleanup.html
- American Red Cross Disaster Relief & Recovery Services
https://www.redcross.org/get-help/disaster-relief-and-recovery-services.html
Other important information
- For those needing resources, Grace Baptist, at 2499 Waldron Rd., Kankakee, has a power-charging station provided by ComEd. Snacks, water, buckets for cleanup, bags, gloves and more are also at Grace Baptist that were donated by Home Depot, Lowes and Our Home.
- For other businesses wishing to similarly donate, please contact the Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency (
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ) so your donations can be vetted and regulated.
- ShineFM, at 450 S. Main St., Bourbonnais, is accepting donations from private citizens for the community-at-large.
- For those wishing to provide monetary donations, you can do so at https://www.myunitedway.org/disaster.
- If your pet was displaced by the storm damage, these kennels are open for boarding. Please call them for availability and pricing.
- Pawz & Play: 815-304-4041
- River Valley Pet Resort: 815-472-6836
- Springbrook Kennels: 815-953-7877
- O'Connor's Country Kennels: 815-953-5058
- Kankakee County and Kankakee City officials are cautioning area residents to be skeptical when approached by unsolicited contractors requesting to repair damage caused by the storms. If you see a contractor and feel a bit uneasy or concerned, contact the appropriate authorities to verify the validity of the contractor and to ensure they’re licensed to work in the area.
- Kankakee County Planning Department/Building Division: 815-937-2940
- City of Kankakee Code Department: 815-936-7390
