WASHINGTON — In the wake of record-setting heavy storms and flooding more than a month ago, President Joe Biden on Tuesday declared Cook County a disaster area, opening the door to emergency federal assistance.
The emergency disaster declaration, covering damage occurring June 29 to July 2, was requested by Gov. J.B. Pritzker. The federal aid will supplement local and state assistance to help cover losses stemming from the four days of flooding and storms, the White House announced.
