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Peoria Public Library has five locations and a bookmobile that serve the Peoria community with materials, meeting and study spaces, public computers, and programs for all ages.

Employment Security offers disaster unemployment assistance.

In addition to serving as the hub for city services, the lobby of Canton City Hall can be used as a warming or cooling center as announced during extreme temperatures.

South Side Mission thrift stores offer reduced-price clothing, household goods, and furniture. The locations can also be utilized as cooling or warming centers during extreme weather.

Food bought with SNAP or Summer EBT benefits may be replaced if destroyed in a disaster. A disaster is a fire, flood, tornado, or other devastating event beyond the control of the unit. You must submit Form IL444-1989 (Request for Replacement of Destroyed Food) to your local IDHS Family Community Resource Center (Public Aid Office) within 10 calendar days of the disaster or power outage. It can be dropped off or mailed. You can also upload it online through the ABE portal or call the IDHS Help Line (1-800-843-6154) for further assistance. IL444-1989 (Request for Replacement of Destroyed Food) form is here: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/IL444-1989-IES.pdf

The Peoria County Emergency Management Agency develops, plans, and coordinates resources to protect residents and visitors from the hazards that threaten their communities; and serves as the link between the Local, County, State, and Federal agencies in the emergency management network.

South Side Mission thrift stores offer reduced-price clothing, household goods, and furniture. The locations can also be utilized as cooling or warming centers during extreme weather.

The Washington Police Department provides law enforcement to the city of Washington, Illinois. ------------------------------------------------------------------ In extreme weather, the Police Department building serves as a warming or cooling center daily from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.

Disaster Distress Helpline offers post disaster crisis counseling.

The Henry County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will implement a comprehensive all hazards emergency management program using sound risk management principles that will improve responder safety, interoperability, quality of life while minimizing adverse effects through mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. Please note that updates are posted on Facebook page in link.

The Restaurant Employee Relief Fund is a program of the Illinois Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (IRAEF) that offers emergency assistance to Illinois food and beverage workers facing an unanticipated hardship within the past 90 days such as: accident, illness, injury, death of an immediate family member, or natural disaster. If you are in need of assistance, please complete the online application form. All grant requests will be reviewed. The IRAEF Restaurant Employee Relief Fund grants are awarded to eligible individuals based on available funds and limited to one per individual. Grants cover costs of living expenses for life-altering events and range from $250-$3,000.

Oak Street Health's Peoria Clinic is a primary care center for adults on Medicare and is the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. Oak Street Health also helps patients maximize their Medicare coverage and coordinate other healthcare services such as specialist appointments and social services. Care teams develop personalized preventive care plans to help patients achieve their physical and mental health goals. Services offered at the Peoria location include primary care, chronic condition care (especially focused on those ages 65+), help navigating Medicare benefits, wellness and preventive care, and immunizations (Flu, COVID-19, and more). Oak Street Health's Peoria Clinic also serves as a cooling or warming center during business hours for those needing a break from extreme temperatures.

This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention protect health and promote quality of life through the prevention and control of disease, injury, and disability. CDC-INFO offers live agent support and services to help you find the latest reliable science-based health information, including CDC guidance and resources.

The Salvation Army Canton & Fulton County 360 Life Center offers a variety of services for Fulton County residents in need. This location partners with Loving Bottoms to offer diapers, wipes, period kits including pads and tampons, as well as adult diapers and bed pads. In addition to their many usual services, The Salvation Army is also offering flood clean-up kits/buckets for those affected by the August 2026 flood.

In addition to housing city governmental bodies, the Farmington City Building serves as a cooling or warming center for area residents in extreme weather. For after-hours needs, please contact the Farmington Police Department's non-emergency line at 309-245-2426 to reach the officer on duty.

A community center serving as a site for various needs/events. Also doubles as an extreme weather (heat/cold) center when needed. Back-up contacts are listed below. Bob - 309-357-9898 Jared - 309-294-1377 Scott - 309-224-3602 Tim - 309-224-5487 Judy - 309-331-0725 Samantha - 309-435-1889

The American Red Cross provides disaster preparedness, fire safety, and seasonal safety programs.

The Deer Creek Community Center serves as a cooling or warming center as needed (please call 309-447-6749 or e-mail [email protected]; back-up number is 309-253-8422).

The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments work to protect the health of the citizens of their counties through education, collaboration, and public service.

Fire department serving the London Mills area, also doubles as a cooling/warming center in extreme weather.

American Red Cross caseworkers around the U.S. help families locate missing relatives by working with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and Red Cross and Red Crescent organizations in nearly every country around the world.

The American Red Cross provides support and assistance to those who have been through a disaster (fire, tornado, etc.).

The Bureau, Putnam, & Marshall County Health Departments work to protect the health of the citizens of their counties through education, collaboration, and public service.

DCP Mobile provides laundry and showers to those in need during the spring, summer, and fall. Dates and locations are posted on the Dream Center Peoria Facebook page. During the winter months, the Dream Center offers "Wash Wednesdays" at their location at 714 Hamilton Blvd in Peoria.

The South Side Mission provides a variety of community programs, focusing on the 61605 zip code. Included is the Lighthouse Diner, a soup kitchen serving a free lunch Monday through Friday.