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Illinois Natural Disasters

Federal Government Denies Help to Tornado Ravaged Harrisburg Illinois–Again; Quinn “Disappointed”

(Springfield, IL) ­– March 21, 2012. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding FEMA’s denial of Illinois’ appeal for federal assistance to help people in Southern Illinois and Harrisburg walloped by the February 29 tornado.

“Today we were informed that FEMA denied our appeal for federal assistance to help people in Southern Illinois rebuild their homes and lives following the deadly tornado and storms on Feb. 29.

“I am very disappointed with this decision and do not believe it reflects the reality and devastation on the ground. I remain committed to obtaining any and all assistance available to help our Southern Illinois communities recover.”

About David Ormsby

David, a public relations consultant and blogger at The Huffington Post, is an ex-Press Secretary of the Illinois Democratic Party.

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2 Responses to “Federal Government Denies Help to Tornado Ravaged Harrisburg Illinois–Again; Quinn “Disappointed””

  1. What explanation does FEMA give, I wonder?

    Posted by Susan Barsy | March 22, 2012, 8:27 AM
  2. Susan,

    Not deadly enough.

    David

    Posted by David Ormsby | March 22, 2012, 8:30 AM

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