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Senator Kirk Statement on Illinois Tornadoes and Response


FAIRDALE, Ill. –(ENEWSPF)–April 10, 2015.  U.S. Senator Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) issued the following statement today after visiting with survivors and seeing firsthand the destruction caused by the tornadoes that touched down yesterday evening in Illinois:

“My thoughts and prayers go out to the thousands of Illinois residents in DeKalb, Ogle, Whiteside, Lee, Boone, Winnebago and McHenry counties affected by last night’s devastating tornadoes. Having seen firsthand the homes and local communities that have been destroyed, I want to extend a sincere thank you to the first responders and volunteers who have been instrumental in guiding people to safety. I have been in constant contact with the Governor’s office and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency regarding rescue and cleanup efforts and my office will share information as it is received to ensure our neighbors have the resources and support they need to rebuild and recover from this devastation.”

Those in need of assistance or help following yesterday’s storms can visit ready.illinois.gov or www.illinois.gov/iema.

Source: kirk.senate.gov


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