Contact:

Sgt. Chris Woodill
(630) 293-2222
cwoodill@westchicago.org

 
City of West Chicago Police Dept.
325 Spencer Street
West Chicago, IL 60185

City of West Chicago Seeks Information on Recent Flood Damage
West Chicago, Illinois: July 29, 2010 – Due to heavy rainfall and minor flooding on July 23 – 24, 2010 in DuPage County and the West Chicago area, the County was declared a state disaster area by the State of Illinois. As part of the process to seek a federal disaster declaration, the City must collect information on the extent of flooding and damage and forward this to the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

The City of West Chicago is asking residents who have experienced flood damage to complete and submit a short data collection questionnaire by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010. The Data Collection Questionnaire (PDF - 45k) and The Data Collection Questionnaire - Business (PDF - 90k) may be submitted online. For those without internet access, please call the Community Development Department at (630) 293-2200 x141 for assistance.

The information will permit the City to complete the necessary paperwork to submit to DuPage County and the State of Illinois. Additionally, this information will allow the City to discover the extent of the damaged properties and examine possible ways to mitigate these issues for the future.
 

 

 

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West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. It is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the City's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
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