All Rich Township departments
708-748-6722Call for Township services, referrals, and current availability.Rich Township Community Update
Tornado and Storm Resources
Find emergency contacts, Township assistance, shelter and food support, utility numbers, and storm-response contacts for every municipality in Rich Township.
Information current as of August 13, 2026. Services and hours may change.
Immediate danger
Call 911 for life-safety emergencies
Stay away from downed power lines, damaged utility equipment, unstable structures, floodwater, and trees touching electrical lines.
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Quick assistance contacts
Tap any telephone number on a mobile device to call.
ComEd outages & downed lines
800-334-7661Never approach a downed power line.Nicor Gas emergency
888-642-6748If you smell gas, leave immediately and call from a safe location.American Red Cross
1-800-733-2767Temporary shelter, meals, supplies, and recovery information.Rich Township assistance
One number for all departments
Call 708-748-6722 and staff will connect you with the appropriate service.
Food Pantry
Groceries and personal-care items for qualifying residents.
General Assistance
Limited help with shelter, utilities, and food.
Transportation
Service for residents age 55+ and residents with disabilities.
Road District
Blocked roads, drainage, and public infrastructure in unincorporated Rich Township.
Food, shelter & recovery
Community assistance
Suburban Cook County Call Center
877-426-6515Emergency shelter, rent, utilities, and homelessness prevention.
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.Greater Chicago Food Depository
773-247-3663Help locating nearby food pantries and meal programs.
Before traveling: Call shelters, assistance centers, and distribution sites to confirm that they remain open and can meet your household’s needs.
Local storm response
Municipal storm contacts
Report blocked municipal streets, damaged parkway trees, flooding, storm drains, public debris, and damaged public infrastructure.
Country Club Hills
Public Works
Flossmoor
Public Works
Hazel Crest
Village Hall
Homewood
Village Hall
Matteson
Village Hall
Olympia Fields
Public Works
Park Forest
Public Works
Richton Park
Village Hall
Tinley Park
Village Hall
University Park
Village Hall
Municipal crews generally do not remove whole trees or debris from private property unless a special program has been announced. Private-property work may require a licensed contractor.
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Resource package and posters
Download these materials for residents, social media, office displays, and community distribution.
Complete Resource Package
Detailed Township, Red Cross, housing, food, utility, safety, and municipal information.
Download Word packageTornado Disaster Poster
Emergency, utility, shelter, and food-assistance contacts in a printable format.
View posterTownship Assistance Poster
Rich Township services and the general telephone number for all departments.
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Municipal Resources Poster
Storm-response contacts for all ten Rich Township municipalities.
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