CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–April 25, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today issued a disaster proclamation to ensure state resources are readily available to support local governments affected by a series of severe storms that have affected southern Illinois during the past two weeks. Forecasts for additional heavy rains this week could send swollen waterways even higher and cause widespread flooding throughout the region.
“I have directed the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to coordinate state personnel and assets needed to…
