Incidents / Activities / News
JUNE 7, 2008 TORNADOES
A powerful storm swept through the Will County area during the late afternoon on Saturday, June 7. Tornadoes produced damage to homes, businesses, and farms in the Wilmington area, Green Garden Township, Monee, and University Park before continuing into Cook County.
Approximately twelve homes were heavily damaged or destroyed, as well as numerous sheds and barns. High voltage power lines were down across Interstate 57 near Monee. Five people were injured on Interstate 57 when their vehicles were overturned. Two people in Green Garden Township sustained minor injuries when their house was damaged. Power was out in many areas.
Harold Damron, Emergency Management Director for Will County reported that the Countys Emergency Operations Center (EOC) was activated as the storm was approaching Will County. Storm warnings were issued ahead of the storms approach. Will County Executive Lawrence Walsh met with other County officials at the EOC to assess damage and coordinate support for emergency operations.
A forward command post was established in Green Garden Township. The Will County Sheriffs Office established heightened patrols in areas that were damaged and without power. Local fire departments, emergency management personnel, public works crews, and many other agencies were called in to assist with response and clean-up operations. Will County Land Use Department building officials checking damaged properties that were impacted.
MIDWEST FLOOD RESPONSE & RECOVERY EFFORTS
As we look to our neighbors to the west, some of which are family and friends, the following is just a brief over view of what efforts are underway to assist with the Midwest Flooding. FEMA's focus remains on disaster operations in states where river levels remain high and flooding continues. As waters recede in the impacted states, the federal agencys focus shifts to the safe return of residents to their homes, the reestablishment of critical infrastructure, the removal of debris and hazardous materials, and a review of housing available to meet temporary housing needs.
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