Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for July 2 Storms and Flash Flooding

Thousands of households and businesses impacted by weather eventCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation on Tuesday for suburban Cook County in response to storms that hit the region on July 2. Several rounds of storms dumped nearly nine inches of rain in less than 24 hours in parts of the County, leading to severe flooding and other storm damage. Berwyn, Cicero and Stickney were the hardest hit suburban Cook County municipalities.
By signing this proclamation,