08/19/2026
Use this link to report any rain/flood damage. Computers are available at the library.
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Over the past few days, community leaders, community partners, disaster relief organizations, public safety agencies, IEMA, and state and federal elected officials have been working together to respond to the large-scale impacts across our communities. Fulton County has received one of the largest rainfall totals in its history, resulting in losses across the County. As such, a Coalition of agencies has come together to help the impacted communities.
QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:
Q) Will residents receive state/federal aid?
A) At this time, this is unknown. The first step in this process is to capture where the damage is, what the needs are, and who needs help. Assistance from federal/state agencies is not a decision made at the local level. Every resource is being brought to bear to complete this process, and we would like to thank Illinois State Senator Anderson, Congressman Sorensen, and Congresswoman Miller for their support. Residents are strongly encouraged to keep all receipts, document all losses, and take photographs.
Q) Where do residents who need assistance with cleanup contact?
A) Residents can contact the Salvation Army in Canton and fill out the online survey. The Flood Response Coalition is working to engage volunteer organizations to help with cleanup (often called muck-outs) and sanitation processes. The best way to communicate your needs is to fill out the online survey.
Q) How do I submit that information?
A) There are multiple ways to submit the information into the disaster database.
Online Survey:
Residents can go online here to fill out the Disaster
Survey Instructions
β’This voluntary survey collects information on disaster damages to guide next steps. It does not guarantee federal assistance. Your information may be shared with emergency management officials and partner agencies.
β’Report only regarding BYyour primary residence. If you rent, focus on personal property and habitability.
β’Be as accurate as possible; estimates are okay if exact details are unknown.
β’If your home is inaccessible or unsafe, note that and avoid entering.
β’Completion time: 10-15 minutes.
Web
https://arcg.is/1yGK1H3link:
QR Code:
Residents can scan the QR Code in the post.
For those residents who cannot fill out the form online:
The libraries in Canton and Cuba also have computers with internet access and a link to complete the form. The Canton and Cuba and libraries are set up with easy access for residents to complete the form.
For residents who cannot complete the form online or go to a local library, call 211! This is a new service recently established in Fulton County to help bring resource education and assistance to our area residents. If you cannot do any of the above options, contact 211 by dialing 211 or calling 309-999-4029.
Current Illinois SNAP customers may be eligible for replacement SNAP benefits if there was a power outage of over 4 hours or food was destroyed. Forms need to be received within 10 days.
1) Complete this Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) form:https://www.dhs.state.il.us/.../Forms/IL444-1989-IES.pdf
2) Drop it off or mail it to any IDHS Family Community Resource Centers (FCRCs): https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12&officetype=&county=
Lastly, we close with this. This will be a long process, a marathon, not a sprint. Please know that the Flood Response Coalition communicates daily to help bring in resources for those in need. Community groups from across the state, made up of volunteers who help residents in need, are being contacted to pool resources, and a lot is going on behind the scenes. Further updates will follow.
