Storm damage assessment teams going door-to-door in McLean County

Posted on July 1, 2021
McLean County emergency management crews will be going door-to-door Friday, July 2 and Saturday, July 3 to talk with residents in areas most impacted by the severe storms last weekend. (Facebook/Home Sweet Home Ministries)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – McLean County residents and businesses that suffered damage from storms last weekend will see emergency management crews going door-door Friday and Saturday.

Property owners most affected by the storms can expect a visit by an assessment team, which will be collecting only basic information about the type of damage that occurred, the level of damage, whether the property is owned or leased, and basic insurance coverages. All damage assessment crews will carry proper identification, and residents should always take steps to protect their personal information.

Residents are encouraged to report damage to EMA by calling 309-888-5020. Property owners who are not home at the time of the visit will be left an informational flier on how to contact McLean County EMA, including a link to a damage assessment form. Residents affected by the storms would need to have that form completed by 8pm on Saturday, July 3.

McLean County issued disaster declaration earlier this week as a result of widespread damage from the three days of storms.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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