Flood Relief Info

The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has asked the
Village of Elmwood Park to survey residents to determine the extent of private property damage
resulting from the Saturday, July 23rd rain event.

The County will analyze the survey results to determine if residents and municipalities are eligible for any potential Federal Disaster reimbursement.

Please Respond by Friday, July 29, 2011

Thank you for your participation.

Please click here to complete the survey http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/S5FJNH3

Information on Coping with Flood Damage from FEMA and Illinois Department of Public Health

Many homes in Elmwood Park and throughout the Chicago area were affected by the rains we had on July 22nd and 23rd. If you have questions regarding flooding in your home, the links below may be helpful:

Federal Emergency Management Agency, “Repairing your Flooded Home”

Illinois Department of Public Health, “After the Flood”

2009 Flood Mitigation Study As a reference, please look at this
to review the sewer drainage system.

Click here to use the tool the Village uses to
track the height of the water in the Des Plaines River

Please click here to view slides showing the possible ways water may enter your house either (protected or unprotected) when there are heavy rainfalls/flooding.

Please click below to learn more about:
METROPOLITAN WATER RECLAMATION DISTRICT OF GREATER CHICAGO