Pillen proclaims state of emergency after Crofton storm
Governor Jim Pillen declared a state of emergency for the village of Crofton in Knox County following a severe storm. High winds caused significant damage to property and utility services earlier this month. The declaration allows the state to provide resources for recovery and assistance.
LINCOLN — Gov. Jim Pillen on Wednesday declared a state of emergency in response to a storm that hit the village of Crofton in Knox County. The storm earlier this month brought exceptionally high winds that damaged public and private property and disrupted utility services. The declaration opens the door to activation of state resources and […]
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