All Franklin Park Residents & Businesses with Flood Damage

If you experienced any damages from the recent flooding of July 23rd and 24th, please take the time to complete one of the Data Collection Questionnaires available at Village Hall, all Fire Stations, the Franklin Park Library and the Franklin Park Community Center. For your convenience, you may also call Village Hall at (847) 671-4800 and complete a questionnaire over the phone, or download the questionnaire here: VoFP Data Collection Questionnaire (requires Adobe Reader)

This information will be submitted to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), so they may assess the total damages in the affected areas of the Village.

These forms need to be turned in at Village Hall no later than August 12, 2010. You can mail the form, drop it off at Village Hall, or drop it in our water bill drop box after hours (located just outside Village Hall).

Completing the questionnaire does not automatically entitle you to reimbursement or compensation, but can act as additional documentation for any insurance claims. Please save all of your receipts for future claims, and if you already taken pictures please keep pictures of flood damages and flooding conditions you experienced.

Please be aware of individuals posing as representatives of County, State and Federal Agencies. At this time, there are no representatives from any of these agencies going door to door in our area.

Thank you!

Storm Clean Up

NO BOIL ORDER
The Village is current not under a boil order.

HOW TO RETURN SAND BAGS
Residents and businesses that have used sand bags can return them by placing them curbside this week and next (through Friday, August 6th). The Streets Department will be picking up the bags and returning them to the Village staging areas.

CLEANUP KITS
The American Red Cross is offering basement cleanup kits. Please contact them at phone number (708) 450-3217 to check for the availability of these kits.

ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE
Anyone in need of additional assistance, please call the Police Department's non emergency number (847) 671-8200.

ACS Relay for Life - July 30th & 31st

The American Cancer Society invites everyone to its annual Relay for Life of Franklin Park, Schiller Park and Northlake.

This year's Relay will be held at:
East Leyden High School
3400 Rose Street, Franklin Park

You can participate by:

• Hosting a team for the Relay
  
• Inviting a cancer survivor to the Relay
  
• Volunteering at the Relay
  
• Purchasing a luminaria
  
• Donating online
  
• Volunteering to hang a poster or help with the Planning Committee

Cooling Center at 10001 Addison

Mayor Pedersen and Fire Chief Iovinelli have designated the Fire Station at 10001 Addison as an emergency cooling center for seniors and individuals who do not have adequate access to cooling.

If you have any questions, please call the Fire Department at (847) 678-2400 or the non-emergency line at (847) 671-8270.

Purchase Your 2010 Vehicle Stickers ONLINE

For your convenience, you can now purchase your 2010-2011 vehicle sticker online using our FREE secure external service. You must use your pre-printed application to purchase stickers online. After purchasing, your vehicle sticker(s) will be sent out promptly via USPS mail.

Please click here to purchase your VoFP Vehicle Sticker!
(NOTE: this will open a new window)

PLCCA Offers Economic Assistance for Residents

The Proviso-Leyden Council for Community Action (PLCCA) offers assistance to residents through the American Reinvestment Recovery Act with things such as: rent, mortgage, utility bills, eye glasses, dentures, shoes, clothing, emergency car repair, medical, prescriptions, homemaker assistance, and any other one time emergency.

For more information, please contact Jackee Pruitt of the PLCCA at (708) 450-3500 extension 240, M-F 9am to 4pm.

Grass Cutting Program

Applications are being accepted at Village Hall for senior and disabled residents interested in participating in the Village's Grass Cutting Program this year. Those who have previously participated in the program and have not had a change in their health status will NOT require a new doctor's note.

The program begins the third week in May and runs through August. The cost will be $7.00 per cut.

Participation is limited, so please call the Village at (847) 671-8240 or complete and bring in the application: Grass Cutting Program Application (requires Adobe Reader)

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Income eligible residents may file for help with winter home heating bills through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Applications are being taken at Village Hall on Wednesday evenings from 4:00pm - 6:30pm starting December 2, 2009.

LIHEAP provides a one-time payment to the utility companies on behalf of recipients. In addition to seniors, LIHEAP is open to persons and/or households with disabled members who receive SSI and SSDI benefits.

Please bring the following documents in order to file for benefits: Social Security card, a photo ID card, current NICOR bill, current COM ED bill, proof of gross income for 30 days, including your 2009 Social Security letter.

ComEd Customers - Be Aware of Con Artists Impersonating ComEd Workers

With a more than 70 percent increase this year in cases involving con artists impersonating ComEd workers to obtain cash or personal information from customers, ComEd is warning customers to protect themselves.

ComEd officials report that impersonators use a number of tactics to snare their victims. In some cases, the scam artists wore plain clothes, and other times they wore some clothing similar to a utility worker such as a hard hat, a shirt with a ComEd logo, or a generic orange safety vest.

What customers should do...

• Always ask to see a company photo ID before allowing any utility worker into your home or business.
• Never pay on-site for “services.” ComEd employees never will ask for cash payments or personal banking information.
• Be skeptical of individuals wearing clothing with old or defaced ComEd logos. If you have any doubts, ask to see a company photo ID.

NEW Village Hall Hours

Beginning March 8th, Village Hall has new hours as follows:

Monday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:00am - 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:00am - Noon

If you have any questions about hours or services, please call Village Hall
at 847-671-4800.