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Damage Assessment Survey for Residents Affected by Thunderstorms on July 27, 2026
Residents Being Asked to Complete Survey to Compile Data
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) and the City of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) are reviewing damage from the severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that occurred July 27, 2026; and asking that residents who have been impacted by these storms submit an initial damage assessment.
Several municipalities in Cook County including the City of Chicago experienced power outages, downed power lines, tree emergencies, debris, localized roadway flooding and structural emergencies due to the storm system. Immediately after the weather events, Regional Coordinators visited impacted neighborhoods to assess damages, gather information on community needs and provide residents and businesses with recovery resources, support and information.
EMRS and OEMC are partnering with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency – Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) to compile additional information. This supplemental information will help determine if the County, along with partners at OEMC and IEMA-OHS can pursue any options for additional assistance for residents. The objective of this survey is to help State and local emergency management officials across Illinois identify and gain an understanding of damages that occurred during recent natural disaster activity. Reporting damages to emergency management is voluntary. It is not a substitute for reporting damage to your insurance agency and does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.
To fill out a survey, please visit the Illinois Residential Self-Assessment Survey online.
Cook County will continue to coordinate with suburban municipal partners, the City of Chicago and the State of Illinois to analyze the extent of the damage from these storms and will pursue any available assistance on behalf of impacted residents.
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