FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
September 11, 2009

Contact:  Jason Gerwig
630/407-6022

Caroline Roth
630/407-6033

FUNDING WILL HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY LAST YEAR'S FLOODS

DU PAGE COUNTY -- DuPage County has received approximately $340,000 from the United States Department of Health and Human Services that will help those affected by last year's severe storms and flooding. This natural disaster occurred September 13- October 5, 2008, and DuPage County was declared a federal disaster area by the government.

The funds, which are made available as part of the Illinois Disaster Assistance Program, may be used for social service needs such as mental health, family counseling, youth services, employment services, transportation, temporary housing, child care and medical services.  They may also be used for individual needs such as clothing, furniture, food, medication, household items as well as home repairs and renovations.

To see if you qualify, or for more information, please call DuPage County Community Services at 630-407-6500 or 1-800-942-9412 (toll free), 630-407-6502 TDD.

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