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West Siders affected by summer flooding can apply for grants, loans from FEMA
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Austin residents whose homes or businesses were damaged in the devastating floods that occurred from June 29 to July 2 can apply for grants and loans through FEMA.
Community
Chicago warming centers open
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The city’s six warming centers – including one on the West Side – are open. The Garfield Center site, at 10 S. Kedzie Ave., is the only one open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Seniors are also welcome at one of the city’s 21 senior centers, including the Austin Satellite Senior Center at 5071 W. Congress.
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City warming centers remain open
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West Side residents can take refuge at two locations near them – Garfield Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave., and Trina Davila Center, 4312 W. North Ave. They are two of six warming centers the city is operating from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Bitter cold continues to hit West Side
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Residents should call 3-1-1 to request a well-being check on someone or report inadequate heat in a residential building. There are six warming centers throughout the city, including one on the West Side at Garfield Community Service Center, 10 S. Kedzie.
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Stay out of the record-breaking cold
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The nearest warming centers to Austin are the Garfield Center, 10 S. Kedzie Ave, and Trina Davila, 4357 W. Armitage Ave.
Community
Home energy assistance now available
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Eligible residents can receive help through CEDA’s winter heating season program or from ComEd’s hardship fund.