On August 16, 2025, the Village of Cary, Illinois was placed under an official Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency following severe storms that brought hail up to 1.5 inches and damaging winds exceeding 60–70 mph across McHenry County.
This emergency declaration underscores the seriousness of the storm and provides access to resources for homeowners and businesses dealing with storm damage.
What This Means for Cary Homeowners
A disaster declaration is more than paperwork — it is a formal acknowledgment that Cary residents were in the path of a damaging storm. This provides:
- ✅ Stronger insurance claims leverage — carriers must recognize damage as storm-related.
- ✅ Faster access to emergency services such as tarping, debris removal, and board-ups.
- ✅ Proof of widespread damage — critical when filing insurance claims or appealing denials.
- ✅ Potential eligibility for state or federal aid if the disaster is escalated beyond the local level.
Cary, IL Storm Impact Highlights
- Hail up to 1.5” (golf-ball size) was reported in nearby Port Barrington and McHenry County areas.
- Wind gusts between 60–70 mph were recorded across Chicagoland, damaging shingles, siding, windows, and gutters.
- The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed numerous reports of tree and property damage in McHenry County.
- Nearly 56,000 homes in the Rockford–McHenry corridor were within the hail swath, with Cary among the hardest-hit communities.
🌳 Storm Clean-Up Information from Cary Public Works
The Cary Public Works Department is actively responding to storm damage across the village, Storm Clean-Up Information:
- Crews are removing tree debris blocking roadways and sidewalks.
- Residents may see mutual aid equipment from other communities working in Cary to accelerate clean-up.
Special Brush Collection – Begins August 25
- Public Works will make one final pass through all Village streets starting Monday, August 25.
- Place storm-related tree debris (branches, limbs, trunks) at the curb by 6:00 a.m. August 25.
- Limbs must be stacked with cut ends facing the street, not blocking sidewalks, hydrants, or driveways.
- This pickup is for storm damage only — not regular yard pruning.
Contractors & Tree Services
- If you hire a contractor, they are responsible for removing the debris they create.
Other Disposal Options
- Yard Waste Service (Flood Brothers Disposal):
- Bundle branches ≤ 4 ft long, ≤ 2 ft diameter, ≤ 50 lbs.
- Place smaller twigs/leaves in yard waste bags for pickup on your regular collection day.
- Algonquin Township Road District Brush Drop-Off Site
- 3702 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake.
- Open during normal township hours through September 1.
- Visit Algonquin Township Website
Report Issues:
- Submit locations for collection via Cary’s Report a Concern system: Report Storm Debris
- Report power outages: Call 1-800-334-7661 or ComEd Outage Report
⚠️ The Village anticipates a large amount of brush to process — please be patient as crews work through the community.
🏠 How Allied Emergency Services Can Help Cary Residents
Alongside village clean-up, homeowners still face roofing, siding, gutter, and window damage. At Allied Emergency Services, we’re helping Cary families file claims, document storm damage, and restore their homes.
✅ Free storm inspections
✅ Emergency tarping and board-up
✅ Full documentation for insurance claims
✅ Licensed Illinois contractor specializing in storm damage restoration
📞 Call us Now
If you live in Cary, IL, your home was directly impacted by the August 16, 2025 disaster declaration. Don’t wait until hidden damage becomes costly.
📲 Call Allied Emergency Services today: (800) 792-0212
🌐 Visit: www.alliedemergencyservices.com
