Politics & Government

Lake County Declares State Of Emergency

Lake County Emergency Management adds up damages from storm.

Two days after a powerful summer storm whipped through Lake County causing widespread damage and extensive power outages, emergency responders continue to work on getting things back to normal.

To assist with the response efforts, Lake County Board Chairman David Stolman proclaimed a "State of Emergency" in Lake County.

This action facilitates the sharing of resources and supports the county's request to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for assistance with debris removal. While it isn't clear that any state or federal disaster assistance will become available, Lake County Emergency Management is compiling initial damage and cost assessments from communities in regard to all of the recent storms.

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"While this storm swept through our area quickly, it left significant damage in its wake that will take some time to recover from," Stolman said. "I want to thank Lake County residents for their patience during this challenging time. The Lake County Board also expresses its appreciation to all of the emergency responders who have been working night and day to restore power, clear roads, and ensure the safety of our citizens."

This information was provided by a press release from Lake County public relations.

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