Joliet, IL – Residents in several Will County communities can expect door-to-door visits this week as officials conduct damage assessments from last month’s severe storms and flooding.
According to the Will County Emergency Management Agency, joint teams from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, the U.S. Small Business Administration, and Will County EMA will canvass neighborhoods on Wednesday and Thursday, September 3–4, to record property damage tied to storms that swept through the region August 16–19.
The surveys will focus on the areas outlined in blue on the county’s damage assessment map, including Joliet, Plainfield, Lockport, New Lenox, Frankfort, Mokena, Crete, and surrounding townships. These assessments are critical in determining whether federal assistance will be made available to residents and businesses affected by the flooding.
Officials emphasized that teams will:
- Carry official photo identification
- Never ask for money or payment
- Stay outside residents’ homes, requiring no indoor access
Authorities encouraged residents to share their storm damage stories with assessment teams, noting that individual reports could influence whether federal aid is approved.
“Your participation matters,” the agency stated in a public advisory. “These surveys are one of the first steps in making sure our communities receive the help they need.”
Local governments and law enforcement agencies, including the City of Joliet, Village of Plainfield, Village of Crete, and others, have shared the information to notify residents ahead of the survey dates.
Residents with questions can contact the Will County Emergency Management Agency for more details about the process.
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