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Flooded suburbs declared federal disaster areas | |
May 11, 2013 President Barack Obama Friday declared suburban counties hit by heavy flooding last month federal disaster areas. The announcement makes federal assistance programs available to local victims. "This quick action will help speed relief to the people of Illinois who suffered flood damages and help them begin rebuilding their lives," Gov. Pat Quinn said. Source: http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20130510/news/705109660/ |