HUD Awards Millions in Disaster Recovery Funds to City of Chicago, Surrounding Areas
Funding Announcement for Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) had representatives in Chicago on Wednesday for a major funding announcement for residents impacted by natural disasters in 2023 and 2024. HUD senior officials traveled to the city’s West Side and presented checks to not only Cook County and the City of Chicago but also other municipalities that were impacted by major rain and flooding two years ago.
Impact on Residents
Queen Jackson, a West Side resident, was one of many who felt the impact of record rainfall from 2023 and 2024, which made its way into people’s homes. “I had just gotten my basement done, maybe 3 years before this came in. Everything new in my basement,” she said. Jackson is one of many who had to deal with the aftermath of the natural disasters, including dealing with insurance claims and finding funds to repair and replace damaged items.
Funding Awarded
On Wednesday, disaster funding was awarded as a result of the 2025 disaster relief Supplemental Appropriations Act. More than $426 million was awarded to the City of Chicago, Cook County received more than $244 million, and the Town of Cicero received just over $96 million. The funds are meant to fill gaps in disaster recovery or mitigation funds not covered by insurance or other federal or local means.
Next Steps
The next step for people who were impacted and live in those neighborhoods is to be vigilant for community meetings and jurisdiction information as those will determine how and when funds will be spent. Officials said the funds will be used to help residents properly restore their homes with a long-term solution.
Conclusion
The funding awarded by HUD is a significant step in helping residents recover from the devastating effects of the natural disasters. With these funds, residents will be able to properly restore their homes and move forward with their lives.
FAQs
* What is the purpose of the disaster funding?
+ The funding is meant to fill gaps in disaster recovery or mitigation funds not covered by insurance or other federal or local means.
* How much funding was awarded to the City of Chicago and surrounding areas?
+ More than $426 million was awarded to the City of Chicago, Cook County received more than $244 million, and the Town of Cicero received just over $96 million.
* What is the next step for residents who were impacted by the natural disasters?
+ Residents should be vigilant for community meetings and jurisdiction information as those will determine how and when funds will be spent.
