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American Red Cross (Illinois Region) – Disaster Relief and Recovery Assistance

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Description
The thousands of staff and volunteers of the Red Cross are here for you with emergency aid when you need it most, and also advice and assistance to help you recover from a disaster or become better prepared to face one in the future." "Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS for assistance with: Temporary Sheltering/Housing, Mental Health Assistance, Financial Assistance, Health Services, Community Resources." "In addition to connecting you with programs and services offered by the American Red Cross, the Greater Chicago Region offers referrals and resources for those in need.
Requirements
  • Must need help related to a local disaster in the Illinois region (or be seeking Red Cross services listed on the page).
  • For military family emergency services: must be a military family requesting emergency communication or emergency financial assistance.
How to get help
Call for disaster assistance Recommended

Call the American Red Cross to request disaster assistance in the Illinois region, including temporary sheltering/housing, mental health support, financial assistance, health services, and connections to community resources.

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1-800-RED-CROSS

Find an open shelter

Use the American Red Cross shelter finder to search for open emergency shelters near you and get directions and shelter details.

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Contact and locate loved ones

If you are separated from family after a disaster, use the American Red Cross resources to contact and locate loved ones and follow the steps provided for reunification.

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Get military family emergency help

Military families can request emergency communication help and emergency financial assistance through the American Red Cross by starting an online request or calling the Hero Care Center number.

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(877) 272-7337

Eligibility
States
IL