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DR-1850-IL: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes

Major disaster declaration for Illinois, declared 07/02/2009 for a severe storm. Covers 8 designated areas.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declared
07/02/2009
Incident began
05/08/2009
Incident ended
05/09/2009
Areas
8

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Franklin County07/02/2009PAHM
Gallatin County07/02/2009PAHM
Hamilton County07/02/2009PAHM
Jackson County07/02/2009PAHM
Randolph County07/02/2009PAHM
Saline County07/02/2009PAHM
Union County07/02/2009PAHM
Williamson County07/02/2009PAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1850-IL
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes
Closed out
11/01/2017

The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.

FEMA page for DR-1850-IL

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026