CHICAGO — At least three people have died in Crawford County in southeastern Illinois following a devastating spring storm in the region.
At a news conference Saturday, Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg gathered with other officials to discuss the Friday night storm damage.
“I have been on the phone with the governor’s office and Crawford County is on the list of counties that will have the emergency declaration designation,” Niemerg said. “An emergency declaration allows for state agencies to work with local government officials for any cleanup and other needs. It also allows individuals to qualify for state-run assistance programs as well.”
