Complete 2017  Flood Impact Form

 Highland Park, Illinois –In response to the flooding disaster experienced throughout Lake County, the City of Highland Park is pursuing State and Federal assistance to aid with flood recovery costs and efforts. The City urges all residents affected by the storm to complete the Lake County Flood Impact Report Form no later than this Sunday, July 23 at 5 PM. The link may be found here. Resident completion of the Lake County Flood Impact Report Form is a critical step to determine federal assistance eligibility. Residents who need assistance completing the form may stop by City Hall, 1707 St. Johns Ave. from 8AM – 5PM through Friday of this week. Residents are also asked to document and photograph all damage.

 

Mayor Nancy Rotering and City staff met with representatives from the Lake County Emergency Management Agency, State of Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Red Cross and numerous Lake County communities earlier today, Tuesday, July 18, to discuss disaster recovery assistance. Disaster recovery is a multi-step process. It begins with an initial damage assessment, which is now underway. FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process may be found on the City’s website. Discussions addressing a long-term solution to mitigate future flood devastation are simultaneously being pursued with appropriate Federal, State and County authorities.

 

The City will continue to issue communication alerts via its electronic newsletter, website and social media. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the City eNews by visiting www.cityhpil.com/signup. For additional information please contact the City Manager’s Office at 847.926.1000.

 

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Public Works crews in cooperation with the City Manager's, Police and Fire Departments worked around the clock cleared inlets, conducted traffic control, and responded to public safety concerns including helping people from their homes.  All City departments continue to address resident calls and send out communication alerts via our website, eNews, and social media.

 

The City approved the use of reserve funds to cover costs for flood-related special refuse pickups and gas line replacement certification. In addition, the City authorized a fee waiver for permits related to damage caused as a result of flooding to heating, hot water systems, and natural gas lines within the home. Fee waivers do not apply for renovations of finished basements or any other work as a result of flooding. North Shore Gas requires a contractor to certify gas line replacement before they restore gas service to the homes impacted on Taylor Avenue. 

 

The City of Highland Park, along with other Lake County communities, will be meeting with Lake County Emergency Management Agency representatives on Tuesday, July 18 to discuss flood recovery efforts and future stormwater management in response to the severe flooding that has resulted in a State of Emergency.

 

City Public Works Dept.               847.432.0807

City After-Hours                            847.432.7730

ComEd                                          800.334.7661

North Shore Gas                          866.556.6004

Lake County Health Dept.            847.377.8000

AT&T Landline Service                 800.288.2020

Lakeshore Recycling Systems  773.685.8811

Emergency Assistance                 911

Find helpful flood information on the Lake County Emergency Management Agency website.

 

The Lake County Health Department has provided important health and safety information to protect individuals in the event of a flood. Read their comprehensive tips about how to stay safe when and after flooding has occurred.

 

The City is providing for free curbside service through Lakeshore Recycling Systems. If you have items that need to be removed due to flood damage, please call Lakeshore Recycling at 773.685.8811 to schedule a free pickup on one of the following days, July 19, July 26, or August 2.  Items should be placed curbside for collection. If you require a dumpster, please call LRS for pricing. No yard waste, electronics or white goods, such as washing machines and refrigerators, are included with the free pickup.  If you have already scheduled a pickup, the free collection will be honored.

 

Lake County communities experienced more than 4 inches of rain in a short duration, with larger rainfall totals upstream along the Skokie River. The flooding resulted from the amount of rainfall that fell on the Skokie River watershed. As the Skokie River rises it reduces the water carrying capacity of the entire storm sewer system and causes the streets to flood. It is simply too much rain in too short a time. Now that the river is elevated, additional rain will have an intensified effect.

 

For updated road conditions, please visit Lake County PASSAGE at www.lakecountypassage.com.

 

Sandbags are now available at the Highland Park Recycling Center, 1180 Half Day Road, on a first come, first served basis in the parking lot immediately north of the gate. Sandbags can be picked up anytime.

 

The City has received a limited number of flood cleanup tool kits from Lake County. Residents interested in obtaining a kit can call the City's Public Works Department during office hours at 847.432.0807.