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County Waives Permit Fees and Reduces Rate for Septic Tank Sewage Disposal for Flooded Properties
In an effort to provide some relief to flood victims, the county board
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recently approved waiving permit fees and reducing fees for removing septic tank waste.
Unincorporated area property owners that suffered flood damage will not need to pay Lake County for the permit needed to do repair or restoration work. The County will conduct an inspection and assess the damage as part of the permit review process. For questions and to schedule an inspection, contact Lake County Planning, Building & Development at 847-377-2081.
A reduced rate to dispose of septic sewage is also available for properties that meet the following criteria:
* The property must be identified in the 2013 flood event property impact maps, or verified by inspectors with the Lake County Planning Building and Development.
* Property owners must retain services from specific septic tank haulers that have agreed to participate in this program. (See list below. Those haulers must use the Lake County Public Works Mill Creek Water Reclamation Facility).
* Services must be rendered between May 14, 2013 and June 1, 2013.
The septic tank haulers that have agreed to participate in this program include: Sunrise Septic: 262-857-9981, Weidner's Septic: 847-438-1763, Lakeland Septic Service: 847-395-1987, A&J Sewer: 847-537-9090.
For more information on septic disposal, contact Lake County Public Works at 847-377-7500.
Federal Assistance Available for Homes and Businesses Impacted by Floods
Lake County residents and businesses impacted by the recent flooding can apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses, and other programs. The President recently issued a Disaster Declaration for Lake County, along with several other counties in Illinois that were affected by last month's flooding -opening the door for the FEMA assistance. Impacted property owners must register online at www.disasterassistance.gov, or by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) and should be prepared to provide insurance information, and any other information to help substantiate losses.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: 
Flood Information website
Flood Presentation at the Lake County Board Meeting (click "PRESENTATION", 4th item on the agenda)
Flood Response Video
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