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The City of Chicago and Cook County Issue Disaster Proclamations for Flooding that occurred July 25-28

City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are issuing respective disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28.

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Cook County Invites Residents to Review 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft

Plan helps communities prepare for natural disasters and makes County eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant fund

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Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security Awards Over $2.7 Million for Urban Area Security Initiative Projects

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) today announced the recipients of 17 grants to fund projects under the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiativ

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Cook County Cooling Centers Open During Excessive Heat

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected.

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