 The meeting of authorities from
the Illinois and federal emergency
management agencies could help prompt Washington to help local
governments pay for cleanup.The Illinois Emergency Management
Agency has collected storm-related expense data from nearly 1,500
government bodies in 70 counties. The information includes expenses
for snow and ice removal for a continuous 48-hour period beginning
Feb. 1, debris removal and repair of damage to government
facilities.
The state is also working with the National Weather Service to
determine which counties experienced the heaviest snowfall -- also
necessary for assistance eligibility.
Federal assistance could cover as much as 75 percent of the cost.
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