Politics & Government
Flood Damage Reports Due by Noon Friday in La Grange, La Grange Park
The reports will help determine whether the villages get federal disaster relief funds after last week's flooding.
La Grange residents and business owners who suffered damage from last week’s flooding are encouraged to submit a form documenting the issues to Fire Chief Bill Bryzgalski by noon Friday.
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency will use the reports to determine whether it should request federal disaster relief funds for La Grange.
“We fared quite well in comparison to our neighbors, but nonetheless it was a significant event and our sewers did reach capacity,” Village Board President Liz Asperger said during Monday’s meeting.
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La Grange Park is collecting the same information from residents. Those forms are also due by noon Friday and should be delivered to La Grange Park Village Hall.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation on Friday for the county in the wake of what she called “historic” flooding.
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“The safety of our communities is our number one priority, and Cook County personnel will continue to work with local jurisdictions to address flood-related issues,” Preckwinkle said Monday said in a follow-up statement.
The county offered the following advice to people dealing with flood damage:
- Ensure there is no structural damage before you go back in your house.
- Make a list of lost or damaged items, including their cost, and take pictures of damage to your home.
- Don’t turn on power until an electrician has looked over your wires.
- Get wet items out of your house immediately so they don’t mold.
- Use bleach to clean areas drenched by floodwater.
La Grange residents: Visit the village’s website to download the form and get instructions for filling it out.
Once you complete the form, email it to Chief Bill Bryzgalski at bbryzgalski@villageoflagrange.com, fax it to 708-579-9747, or drop it off at the fire department, 300 W. Burlington Ave. The forms are due by noon Friday.
La Grange Park residents: Visit the village’s website to download the form and get instructions for filling it out.
Once you complete the form, bring it to the Village Hall, fax it to 708-354-0241, or email it to achorley@lagrangepark.org. You may also dictate your responses to Allison Chorley by calling 708-354-0225. The forms are due by noon Friday.
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