Crawford County, IL-(Effingham Radio)- State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dietrich) along with Crawford County Sheriff William Rutan, Crawford County Board Chairman Bill Burke, Jr., and Crawford County EMA Director Brad Midgett held a press conference today to address the storm damage Friday night.
Tthe Crawford County Airport as well as numerous homes and businesses have been destroyed.
“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 clean up and other needs. It also allows individuals to qualify for state-run assistance programs as well.”
Individual Assistance programs include: Individuals & Households Program, Minimum Essential Repair, Disaster Unemployment, and other programs. Homeowners, renters, and businesses may apply to the SBA for low interest economic impact disasters loans. Individuals, families, and businesses have 60 days after the declaration is issued to register for assistance either by telephone or the internet.
Some important contact information is:
- Real-time disaster information and preparedness tips www.ready.illinois.gov
- The Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s Official website http://state.il.us/iema
- Bureau of Disaster Assistance and Preparedness website http://www.iema.illinois.gov/iema/disaster/disaster.htm
- IEMA’s 24-hour Emergency Telecommunications Center (800) 782.7860
The public is being asked to avoid the areas between 700N, 900N, and 850E to Route 1.
“My office will continue to provide information as we get it,” Niemerg said. “My prayers go out to the families of those who lost loved ones. The people in Crawford County need our prayers.”
To find out how you can help families in need in Crawford County, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-435-7669.
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