WASHINGTON COUNTY — Almost a month after a massive storm system caused damage in Illinois, authorities are reporting FEMA is now looking at Washington County.
According to the Deputy Director of the Washington County Emergency Management Agency, there is the potential for some individuals to receive assistance, but they must reach out to the EMA office.
A press release reminds people the agency had previously noted they were looking at individual residences that were damaged, but businesses are also now possibly going to get some much-needed help, along with numerous services, including:
- Animal Control Services
- Assisted Living
- Child Care
- Community Center
- Custodial Care Facility
- Day Care (for Individuals with Disabilities or Access and Functional Needs)
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Care Facility
- Emergency Services
- Food Assistance Programs
- Health and Safety Services
- Homeless Shelter
- Houses of Worship
- Library
- Low-Income Housing
- Medical Care Facility
- Private Colleges
- Rehabilitation Facility
- Residential Services
- Senior Citizen Center
- Shelter Workshop
- Utility
Anyone with questions or who believes they may be eligible for assistance is urged to call the EMA office at 618-327-4800 ext 345 or email them at darrah.sabo@washingtonco.illinois.gov