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“But one thing, and God was looking out for people here, is that
there were really very few injuries. They were relatively minor.
There were no deaths,” Pritzker said.
Pritzker said almost 500 structures were affected and at least
30 homes were totally destroyed.
“Many of the people who have been displaced have family that
live in the area, and they’ve gone to stay with their family
while their homes are being repaired or maybe for longer,”
Pritzker said.
The governor said the state would help people who don’t have
shelter available.
Pritzker thanked local officials and emergency personnel and
said the state was providing resources. A reporter asked how
much money might be available for people affected by the storms.
“What comes before we get federal assistance is the assessment.
Then we go to the federal government, to FEMA, and show them
what the damage is and if it meets a threshold,” Pritzker said.
The governor said politics should not play a role in assessing
emergencies.
“I have some confidence here, because I think it’s pretty
obvious that the damage here is devastating,” Pritzker said.
The National Weather Service says the severe storms may be
followed by hazardous winter weather from Sunday night into
Monday.
The forecast for parts of northern and central Illinois includes
accumulating snow and sub-zero wind chills.
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