"FEMA completed their assessment of Watseka and Iroquois County on Jan. 17, and commented that the damage was far greater than they had been led to believe," former mayor and alderman Ted Horner said.
"Most of the homes inspected at the time were under water and damage was estimated. Very few homes were actually entered for a definitive assessment. This windshield assessment was the basis for the FEMA report of 150 damages homes, 64 of which were substantially damaged.
"An inspection of the damaged homes has been in progress from the onset by Watseka personnel,
two hundred and ninety-nine homes have been identified and inspected revealing 199 homes with substantial damage, and these numbers continue to rise as the assessment process continues.
"The devastation in this community of 5,600 people is beyond comprehension," Horner said. "It is impossible to calculate the economic impact on the community. The school system sustained heavy damage to their buildingsand many students have been absent due to relocation.
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"Most of the homes inspected at the time were under water and damage was estimated. Very few homes were actually entered for a definitive assessment. This windshield assessment was the basis for the FEMA report of 150 damages homes, 64 of which were substantially damaged.
"An inspection of the damaged homes has been in progress from the onset by Watseka personnel,
two hundred and ninety-nine homes have been identified and inspected revealing 199 homes with substantial damage, and these numbers continue to rise as the assessment process continues.
"The devastation in this community of 5,600 people is beyond comprehension," Horner said. "It is impossible to calculate the economic impact on the community. The school system sustained heavy damage to their buildingsand many students have been absent due to relocation.
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