Cook County issues disaster proclamation for September flash flooding in south suburbs

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County issued a disaster proclamation Wednesday following last month's storms and flash flooding.

The proclamation will allow the areas impacted to request funding to help with recovery efforts.

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The storms on September 17 brought more than six inches of rainfall, causing severe flooding in several south suburbs, including Calumet city, Dolton and Harvey.

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