State Overview
Illinois
A simple way to organize your claim
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Outside damage
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Inside damage
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Items damaged (photos + rough value)
What to look for after hail and high wind
Hail hits: shingles, gutters, window screens, siding
Wind hits: lifted shingles, loose flashing, blown-off vents
Water hits: ceiling stains, wet insulation, warped floors
Winter damage note
- Photos of ice dams or heavy snow
- Photos of leaks and stains
- Receipts for emergency work (heat, plumbing, drying)
Explore by Storm Type
Different storms cause different types of damage. Learn about the claims process specific to your situation.
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Helpful Resources
211 Community Resource Hotline
The 211 Community Resource Hotline connects individuals and families with local assistance programs including housing support, financial assistance, food programs, and disaster recovery resources. The service helps callers find available support services in their local community.
Visit Website →211 Illinois (United Way Illinois)
211 Illinois connects residents with housing assistance, disaster recovery programs, financial help, and community services. The service helps individuals locate local support resources across the state.
Visit Website →All Hands and Hearts Disaster Relief
All Hands and Hearts is a nonprofit disaster response organization that provides volunteer-driven rebuilding programs, debris removal, and recovery assistance to communities affected by disasters
Visit Website →American Red Cross – Illinois Region
The American Red Cross Illinois Region provides disaster relief services including emergency shelter, financial assistance, food distribution, and recovery support for individuals and families impacted by disasters.
Visit Website →American Red Cross Disaster Services
American Red Cross Disaster Services provides emergency shelter, financial assistance, food, and recovery support for individuals and families affected by disasters. Services may include emergency housing, supplies, and disaster recovery planning assistance.
Visit Website →Catholic Charities of Illinois
Catholic Charities of Chicago provides emergency assistance, housing support, food programs, financial assistance, and disaster recovery support for individuals and families in need.
Visit Website →Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline provides confidential emotional support and crisis counseling for individuals affected by disasters. Support is available 24/7 for disaster survivors experiencing stress, anxiety, or emotional hardship.
Visit Website →FEMA Disaster Assistance
FEMA Disaster Assistance provides financial help and recovery resources to individuals and families affected by federally declared disasters. Assistance may include housing support, home repair grants, temporary housing, and other disaster recovery expenses for eligible applicants.
Visit Website →Habitat for Humanity Illinois
Habitat for Humanity Illinois helps families repair and rebuild homes after disasters through volunteer programs, repair initiatives, and housing recovery efforts.
Visit Website →ILLINOIS — Insurance Consumer Help
Illinois Department of Insurance (IDOI)
- 866-445-5364
- 320 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62767
- Visit Website
ILLINOIS — Emergency Management
Illinois Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS)
- (217) 782-2700 | (217) 782-7860
- 2200 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62703
- Visit Website
FEMA Disaster Assistance
- 1-800-621-3362
- https://www.disasterassistance.gov/
SBA Disaster Assistance
- 1-800-659-2955
- https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Flood insurance info
- 1-877-336-2627
- https://www.floodsmart.gov/
American Red Cross:
- 1-800-733-2767
- https://www.redcross.org/