President Biden Declares Federal Disaster for Cook County and Warren County Following Flooding

President Biden has declared a major disaster in Cook County, Illinois, due to severe storms and flooding that occurred from June 29 to July 2. The declaration makes federal funding available for affected individuals, including grants for temporary housing, home repairs, low-cost loans for property losses, and other assistance programs. Damage assessments are ongoing, and additional counties and forms of assistance may be designated in the future. Residents and business owners can apply for assistance through various channels.