Emergency Management News

Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather event 

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is reviewing damage from the severe storms and flash flooding event that occurred between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19, 2025.

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.

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

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