Homewood and Flossmoor each received reimbursements from the Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund for damage inflicted by the tornado that hit both communities in July 2024.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the awards Wednesday, April 23, for H-F and a number of other south suburban communities.
Homewood received $79,027 and Flossmoor received $55,444. A total of $854,402 will be distributed to suburban municipalities that applied for eligible disaster response and recovery expenses.
“The storms and tornadoes last summer were a stark reminder of the increasing unpredictability of extreme weather events facing our communities as a result of climate change,” Preckwinkle said. “This funding not only addresses immediate recovery needs but also reinforces our commitment to building a more resilient region capable of tackling future challenges.”
Suburban Cook County municipalities submitted applications detailing their recovery expenses for reimbursement consideration including debris removal costs and damage to public infrastructure.
“By providing this funding, Cook County is empowering our municipalities to focus on rebuilding safely, with the assurance that critical recovery costs can be met,” said Ted Berger, executive director of the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security. “This funding reflects our commitment to helping communities recover and thrive, no matter the challenges they face.”
In addition to Homewood and Flossmoor, municipalities receiving reimbursements include:
- Village of Brookfield – $16,296
- City of Calumet City – $7,199
- City of Country Club Hills – $175,758
- Village of Forest Park – $2,023
- City of Harvey – $39,399
- Village of Harwood Heights – $11,730
- Village of Justice – $9,205
- Village of Norridge – $56,002
- Village of Oak Lawn – $11,330
- Village of Orland Park – $2,720
- Village of Robbins – $8,842
- Village of Schiller Park – $3,261
- Village of South Holland – $262,853
- Village of Thornton – $102,852
- Village of Tinley Park – $10,460
For more information about the Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund, please visit: cookcountyemergencymanagement.org/DRRF.