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Mitchell, Brady ask governor to declare Logan and DeWitt counties
disaster areas
[JUNE 2, 2003]
SPRINGFIELD -- As people in
Logan and DeWitt counties cope with damage left behind by a tornado,
state Rep. Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth, and state Sen. Bill Brady,
R-Bloomington, asked Gov. Rod Blagojevich on Saturday to proclaim a
disaster. A tornado swept through the region Friday night,
destroying several businesses and homes, particularly on the south
side of Clinton. Fortunately, no one was killed or seriously injured
in the storm.
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"The town of Clinton has suffered
tremendous economic losses recently, and this tornado is another hit
on the local economy," said Mitchell. "Senator Brady and I called
the governor early today, asking for his help so that the residents
and small businesses in the area can receive the assistance they
need, and soon."
A proclamation from the governor would
allow IEMA to access the State Disaster Relief Fund. The funding can
be used to pay private vendors for services such as hauling debris,
emergency lighting, water or landfill tipping fees. The funds can
also be used to reimburse other state agencies, such as the Illinois
Department of Transportation, Department of Corrections, Illinois
State Police and the National Guard, for disaster relief efforts.
"It is our
hope that Governor Blagojevich will act quickly on declaring these
areas a disaster so that we can help those impacted by the storm get
back on their feet as soon as possible," said Sen. Brady.
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