CHICAGO — Gov. JB Pritzker is mobilizing state resources after residents continue to struggle with the aftermath of severe storms, heavy rains and floods.
Pritzker signed a disaster proclamation Tuesday. The order applies to Cook, Coles, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon and Washington counties.
Between 5 and 6 inches of rain blanketed the city July 1, with 24-hour rainfall totals of up to 9 inches on the West Side and in the western suburbs. Flash flood warnings were in effect across the city for most of the day.
The proclamation makes it easier for local cities and towns to access “state resources and emergency personnel who can assist in response and recovery efforts,” Pritzker said in a statement.
“Many Illinois communities suffered extensive damages due to last week’s torrential rain and severe weather,” Pritzker said in a statement. “To support those impacted across the state, I have signed a disaster proclamation to mobilize every available resource, accelerating the recovery process and providing relief for our residents.”
The city of Chicago received thousands of flooded basement complaints through its online 311 service requests map, data show. Large clusters of reports are concentrated on the West Side, Far Northwest Side and Far South Side.
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