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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
PROPOSED RESOLUTION FOR THE COOK COUNTY 2025 STORMS RESIDENT RELIEF PROJECT
WHEREAS, from July 25, 2025 through July 28, 2025, Cook County experienced severe weather characterized by multiple days of significant rainfall and thunderstorms, resulting in flash flooding and widespread residential damage across portions of the County; and
WHEREAS, the July 2025 storm event included a concentrated area within the City of Chicago and suburban communities surrounding Midway Airport that experienced an overwhelming amount of rainfall within a short period of time, resulting in significant flooding and property damage; and
WHEREAS, data collected through Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) self-reported damage assessments and Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (JPDA) canvassing efforts identified approximately 3,527 reported instances of storm-related damage associated with the July 2025 flooding event; and
WHEREAS, from August 16, 2025 through August 19, 2025, Cook County experienced a multi-day severe weather event consisting of repeated rounds of thunderstorms and very heavy rainfall, resulting in widespread flash flooding across Cook County and northeastern Illinois; and
WHEREAS, the August 2025 storm event produced approximately seventeen hours of sustained rainfall, with localized areas receiving between four and six inches of rain, contributing to significant residential flooding and infrastructure impacts; and
WHEREAS, data collected through IEMA self-reported damage assessments and JPDA canvassing efforts identified approximately 6,325 reported instances of storm-related damage, including more than 5,100 reports of major damage; and
WHEREAS, Cook County residents impacted by these severe weather events have experienced significant financial hardship due to residential flooding, property damage, displacement and related recovery costs; and
WHEREAS, many impacted residents include low- and moderate-income households, senio...
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