Flooded Basement? City Urges Southwest Side Neighbors To Complete Survey By Sunday

Officials in Gage Park are urging residents to report flooded basements and other storm-related damage through a survey available until Sunday. This survey is critical for assessing the community's need for disaster relief funding, although it does not provide a substitute for insurance claims and does not guarantee assistance. Local leaders have also requested Gov. JB Pritzker to declare an emergency for affected areas, enabling residents to apply for federal disaster aid. Simultaneously, Chicago is under an air quality alert due to smoke from Canadian wildfires, with air quality rated as the worst globally on Thursday.

The alert warns sensitive populations to avoid outdoor exertion, as conditions are deemed unhealthy. Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor activities and stay updated on air quality changes, especially during the Lollapalooza festival. The National Weather Service will continue to monitor air quality and inform the public of any changes. The city expects sunny weather over the weekend, but air quality may fluctuate.