Storm Recovery Resources
Information, resources, and ways to help after the March 10 severe storms in Kankakee County.
Last updated: Thursday, March 12, 2026
Report Storm Damage
Property Damage Self-Assessment
The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency & Office of Homeland Security have established a self-assessment reporting link for residents affected by the March 10 storms. If your home, vehicle, or property was damaged, reporting helps local and state agencies assess the full scope of the damage and determine what recovery assistance may be available.
Safety Advisory
Please Avoid Unnecessary Travel in Affected Areas
Emergency crews, law enforcement, and recovery teams are actively working in storm-damaged areas. The Kankakee County EMA asks that residents who do not live in or have direct ties to affected areas avoid traveling through them. Unnecessary traffic is slowing debris removal, structural assessments, and search-and-rescue efforts.
Members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) are going door-to-door in affected neighborhoods to check on residents and assess damage. Teams from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service are also surveying the area.
If You Need Help
Several organizations in our community have stepped up to provide immediate support for residents affected by the storms. The following resources are available now.
American Red Cross Shelter at Kankakee Community College
100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901
Temporary shelter and lodging for residents displaced by the storms. Open to anyone who needs a safe place to stay.
Shelter
Grace Baptist Church — Aroma Park
2499 Waldron Rd, Kankakee, IL 60901
ComEd power-charging station available on site. Cleanup supplies including snacks, water, buckets, bags, and gloves donated by Home Depot, Lowe's, and Our Home.
Supplies
Need medical care? Riverside Medical Center's emergency department is open 24/7. All Riverside locations are open and operating at their regularly scheduled hours. Call (815) 933-1671 or visit Find a Location for details.
How You Can Help
Our community has shown tremendous generosity since the storms. Here is how you can support your neighbors' recovery.
Donate
Give Money
Monetary donations allow recovery organizations to direct resources where they are needed most. The United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties has established an Emergency Response Fund specifically for storm recovery.
Donate Supplies or Goods
ShineFM Donation Drop-Off
450 S Main St, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
Accepting donations from the community for storm-affected residents.
Drop-Off
Businesses wishing to donate: Please contact the Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency at abuzas@kankakeecountyil.gov so donations can be coordinated and directed where they are needed most.
Stay Informed
Recovery information is being updated frequently. Follow these sources for the latest on debris removal, road conditions, and additional resources as they become available.
Official Information Sources
Local Emergency Management & Law Enforcement
- Kankakee County Sheriff's Office (Facebook) — Primary source for recovery updates, debris removal, and road information
- Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency (Facebook)
- Kankakee County government website
Weather & Road Conditions
Power Outages
Riverside Healthcare is proud to serve the Kankakee County community. This page will be updated as new information becomes available. If you have questions about Riverside services, please call (815) 933-1671.