Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Des Plaines inspects homes damaged by floodApr 23, 2013 12:04 pm - Four crews of Des Plaines housing inspectors were out in force Tuesday, knocking on doors of homes along the floodplain to gauge the extent of damage. Inspections began ...
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McHenry County cataloging flood damageApr 22, 2013 5:37 pm - Gov. Pat Quinn’s decision to declare McHenry County a disaster area due to the flooding meant the state and county could start assessing the damage floodwater, a process...
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Des Plaines begins cleanup, says 2,000 properties damagedApr 22, 2013 12:06 pm - Cleanup of debris in the aftermath of the Des Plaines River flooding began in earnest Monday in Des Plaines as city crews worked to get trash receptacles in place at key...
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Conditions improving, but flood damage still a problemApr 21, 2013 9:23 pm - Life continues to inch toward “normal” in DuPage County and Fox Valley-area neighborhoods affected by last week’s downpours and floods, but for many there’s still a long...
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After severe flooding, why they chose to stayApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - When a big flood hits, your instinct is to feel sorry for the victims hit the hardest. Not only are they forced from their homes, but the cleanup often is measured in mo...
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Harry Volkman weathers wild Chicago climateApr 21, 2013 8:00 am - Suburbanites sported more wardrobe options this week than a teenager's bedroom floor. We needed raincoats, winter coats, sweatshirts, sun hats, extra pairs of dry socks,...
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To sell or not to sell a flood-prone home?Apr 21, 2013 5:30 am - Suburban homeowners left out in the cold by Thursday’s flooding in the North and Northwest suburbs may be looking at bailing out more than just floodwater after this lat...
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FEMA tips on flood aftermathApr 20, 2013 4:34 pm - What homeowners should do Ÿ Homeowners with flood insurance policies should contact their insurance agent or company to file a claim. Have the following information...
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Des Plaines blames Mt. Prospect, Prospect Hts. for heightened floodingApr 19, 2013 9:59 pm - Des Plaines officials Friday blamed their counterparts in Mount Prospect and Prospect Heights for making flooding problems worse in Des Plaines by allegedly filling a ga...
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Many roads reopen in AlgonquinApr 19, 2013 6:35 pm - Flooding in Elgin and South Elgin is slowly receding after this week’s storms, but officials continued to watch the Fox River on Friday. Water levels of Poplar Creek and...