There have been resources made available to those in need in Kankakee County after severe, tornadic storms swept through the area Tuesday night.

The United Way of Kankakee County announced Wednesday that it has activated the Emergency Response Fund of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. Donations can be made at https://www.myunitedway.org/disaster. To volunteer, visit https://www.myunitedway.org/volunteer.

Donations are also being accepted.

• SHINE.FM, One University Avenue, in Bourbonnais, is accepting bottled water, packaged snacks, and toiletries
• Georgie’s Closet, 238 N. Bradley Boulevard, is accepting industrial garbage bags, Clorox wipes, tarps, paper towels, totes, and boxes
• Grace Christian Church, 2499 Waldron Road, is accepting bottled water, nonperishable food, toiletries, and cleaning supplies
• Kankakee County Maker’s Mart at 121 S. Kennedy Drive in Bradley is accepting donations and providing free school supplies for children affected by the storm
• Huckleberry’s Snack Shack, 141 S. Kinzie Avenue, is organizing donations for lunches for first responders, workers and anyone who needs them
• The Fun Hub, 501 N. Lowe Road, is providing hot food and acting as a supply station, as well as accepting donations
• Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe’s office, 135 N. Schuyler Avenue, is organizing a disaster relief drive, looking for non-perishable foods, baby formula, diapers, bottled water, hygiene items, cleaning supplies, first aid kids, flashlights and batteries, and pet food

The Emergency Response Fund is for storm recovery, and it’s maintained through a partnership between the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley and the United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. According to a news release, donations support trusted local non-profit organizations that are helping families recover from storm damage and rebuild in the weeks and months ahead.

Those in need of resources can dial 211 on their phone to speak with a specialist who will connect them to their needs, or they can visit kanihelp.org, which has an up-to-date list of local programs and services across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce also shared information and resources from the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity that it said can assist businesses and residents who have been impacted.

For resources from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, visit https://iemaohs.illinois.gov/recovery.html.

For guidance on disaster recovery from Ready Illinois, visit https://ready.illinois.gov/after/disaster-recovery.html.

For those seeking disaster recovery grants, visit https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/disasterrecovery.html. While these are not currently available, they could become available in the near future.

Those seeking shelter can go to Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive. The American Red Cross has opened a shelter there, providing a safe place to stay, meals, charging stations, and access to information and community resources.

Bee There Pet Care out of Peotone is offering pay-what-you-can pet care to help families impacted by the storm, and is looking to help pet owners who are managing clean-up, insurance claims, repairs or temporary displacement. Services include drop-in visits, potty breaks, feedings, short walks, and general check-ins.