The water level in the river Des Plaines in Cook and Lake counties in Illinois, and Fox River in Kane and McHenry counties continues to grow.
It is reported by the national weather service. Initially, the water in the rivers rose on Wednesday due to heavy rain, but still not down to a safe level. According to the forecasts of meteorologists, will continue until Thursday, only then the inhabitants of the suburbs of Chicago can breathe a sigh of relief.
The Governor of Illinois Bruce Rauner announced Cook County another disaster area in the state. Previously a Federal disaster area due to flooding declared Lake, McHenry and Kane Counties.
The Governor added that the state had provided 350 thousands of sandbags in Lake County, 100 thousand bags in McHenry County and 50 thousand bags in Kane County. It is necessary for construction of dams — flood protection.
The red Cross provides temporary shelter and food to those residents who decided to evacuate. Temporary shelters include at Magee middle school in Round Lake and Jefferson Middle School in Waukegan, reports the Chicago Sun Times.
Not yet reported victims of the floods in Illinois. Recall that a flash flood in Arizona claimed the lives of nine people.
