As you navigate through the EF-1 Tornado that impacted the Homewood community on Monday afternoon, here is a list of resources to help you manage your next steps.
COMED:
View the outage map by clicking here: ComEd Outage Map
Homewood Disposal:
Main Office and Customer Service
708-798-1004
Property Damage Form:
Every report helps document the tornado's impact and may help secure state and federal disaster funding for Homewood's recovery. Please fill out this form no later than August 5, 2026.
Click here to fill out the form sent by Cook County's Emergency Management and Regional Security office.
Red Cross Shelter:
If you are without power or have been displaced from your home, please consider stopping by the American Red Cross shelter that was set up for the EF-1 Tornado victims.
Due to recent severe weather in southern Cook county, a shelter has been opened to support those affected:
Louis Sherman Community Center, 3501 Hopkins St., Steger, IL
If you or someone you know has been impacted, please come to the shelter for:
--Access to information and community resources
If you or someone you know needs assistance after a local disaster or home fire, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (800-733-2767).
Registered Contractors in the Village:
When you're ready to begin home repairs, please download this Registered Contractor List to choose a qualified business to assist you with repairs.
Registered Contractor List
Licensed Dumpster Companies in the Village:
Please only use registered dumpster companies for your protection!
Licensed Dumpster Companies