More FEMA disaster recovery centers opening in Chicago, Homewood to help those affected by July severe weather [Video]

CHICAGO (WLS) — Two more Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster recovery centers are opening in Chicago and Homewood to help those recovering from the July severe storms in the area.

The FEMA/state centers open Wednesday to help those recovering from the July 13-16, 2024 severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding in the area.

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Specialists from FEMA, the state of Illinois and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be at the centers to help residents apply for federal disaster assistance, upload documents, get their questions answered in person, access other types of help that may be available and learn ways to make their property more disaster resistant, officials said in a news release.

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