United Way of Metro Chicago works with our partners in the Austin, Brighton Park, and Little Village neighborhoods in the West and Southwest Sides of Chicago to provide disaster preparedness workshops, distribute preparedness kits, and increase access to long-term recovery assistance. We also operate 211 Metro Chicago, a 24/7/365 health and social services helpline where residents can get connected to critical disaster recovery resources.
What you can do right now
Choose how you want to take action.
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICE (FEMA)
FEMA Helpline
1-800-621-3362 | 7 A.M. to 11 P.M. ET, 7 days a week
For Individual Assistance benefits, email AskIA@fema.dhs.gov
Download the FEMA app from FEMA.gov
211
Call 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or web chat with a live Resource Navigator at 211MetroChicago.org to get connected to food, shelter, and other emergency assistance. 2-1-1 is free, confidential, and available 24/7/365.
5 Tips to Prepare Now
Take action now with these free steps.
Contact Us
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 633
Chicago, IL, 60654
Email: info@211metrochicago.org
Phone: (312) 906-2350
