Des Plaines residents have until August 8 to apply for flood assistance from FEMA for damage that occurred as a result of severe storms and flooding earlier this year, the city of Des Plaines is reporting. Residents impacted are encouraged to register with FEMA.
The assistance is available only for those who suffered damage in one of 35 designated counties during the storms and flooding from April 16 to May 5. Representatives from FEMA visited Des Plaines in May to assess the local damage from the storms. You can register for assistance at www.disaster.assistance.gov or via web-enabled phone at m.fema.gov. Applicants may also call 800-621-3362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585.
