The Governor of Illinois Bruce Rauner said about the possible evacuation of residents in Lake County and parts of the suburbs of Chicago, located along the rivers Des Plaines and Fox.
We will remind, from-for strong storms and heavy rains the water in rivers rose, flooding the area include homes, hospitals, highway.
Lake County declared a state of emergency, as the water level in the rivers continues to grow, despite the fact that the rains stopped.
«The danger has not disappeared,» said Rauner. «Maybe we will announce the evacuation in some areas will be particularly threatened by a flood.»
As reported by the national weather service, as of Friday morning, the water level in the Des Plaines river was more than 16 feet (nearly five meters), and will continue to grow for the weekend, maybe until Monday.
«If local authorities urge you to evacuate, please do not ignore their request,» added the Governor.
Rauner noted that there is still no information about dead or injured people, but about 6,800 homes damaged.
On Friday morning in the area were blocked several highways. Flooded water and Chicago Botanic garden.
Be safe out there Bulldogs! This is how College of Lake County looks like. pic.twitter.com/ispMu6bJtJ
— Waukegan Athletics (@WaukeganAthl) July 12, 2017
«So now is the College of Lake County»
