On Saturday, April 1st, 2023, Governor Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation to unlock immediate assistance and provide public safety support for communities across Illinois impacted by Friday night’s tornadoes and severe weather.

According to our news partners at WAND TV, the disaster proclamation includes Boone, Crawford, DuPage, Marion and Sangamon Counties.

The Governor is also directing the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to coordinate a robust, statewide response and recovery effort, which includes multiple state agencies, public safety entities, and non-governmental organizations.

The disaster proclamation, effective immediately, will support local government response and recovery operations wherever necessary. While response efforts are underway, Illinoisians are encouraged to continue following local authorities to stay up to date with the latest conditions in their communities.

The disaster proclamation may be updated to include additional counties as damage assessments continue.