Articles filed under Severe Weather
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FEMA: Storm damage needs proper documentationSep 04, 2007 11:00 pm - People cleaning up after high flood waters and storms are being asked to make sure they properly document the damage to their property. Aric Schmidt, a spokesman for th...
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Mount Prospect: 75 percent of storm's brush picked upSep 04, 2007 11:00 pm - On the north end of Melas Park, stands what Mount Prospect public works staff has dubbed Mount Brushmore. There are no faces of ex-presidents here, just the heads of log...
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FEMA tours Northwest suburbs to assess flood damageSep 04, 2007 11:00 pm - The Federal Emergency Management Agency damage assessment team started exploring the worst storm damage in Northwest suburban Cook County Tuesday by concentrating on Des...
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FEMA tours DuPage CountySep 04, 2007 11:00 pm - An emergency management team descended Tuesday on DuPage County to help determine if those who suffered severe storm damage will be able to apply for federal relief. Go...
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A week later, Des Plaines calm after stormAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - A week ago, they were piled atop each other to keep the overflowing Des Plaines River at bay. On Thursday, they were piled into trucks after a job well done. Such is the...
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Look out for fake 'tree experts' at your doorAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - In the wake of an apparent scam attempt, Mount Prospect officials are urging residents to hire qualified tree experts when cleaning up after the recent storm. Village Fo...
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Tell village about your storm damageAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Elk Grove Village wants its residents and businesses to report storm damage in order to help the village qualify for federal funding. If you've got dead trees in your y...
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Chain O' Lakes, Des Plaines River nearing normal levelsAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Water levels continue to drop on the Des Plaines River and Chain O' Lakes. The Des Plaines River was at 7.9 feet late Thursday, still above the 7-foot flood stage. The ...
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Geneva says please stay out of Island ParkAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Just because the Fox River isn't pouring over its banks much anymore doesn't mean Island Park in Geneva is ready for picnickers, fishermen and joggers. So park officials...
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Flooding moves Geneva boat raceAug 30, 2007 11:00 pm - Yet another activity is affected -- but not drowned -- by the Fox River flooding in Geneva. The Sept. 15 Mighty Viking Boat Race, a fundraiser for the Geneva Academic Fo...