Marion tornado response critique calls for drills and plans
The Southern Illinoisan reports Illinois emergency director E Eric Jones says Marion and Williamson County lacked a disaster response plan, unlike nuclear plant regions. He credits a prompt state response after the June 1 1982 tornado to Gov James Thompson and notes 300 to 400 state personnel were involved, with coordination issues and some duplicated services observed locally.
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Jean Ann Bailey
Marion
Illinois Mergency Services
E. Eric Jones
Jones
Williamson County
Illinois
James Thompson
ESDA
Tom Redickas
Officials defend ESDA drills amid tornado response
TM White and Redickas defend ESDA drills and county readiness while Marion Mayor Butler and Sheriff Kobler praise swift action during the disaster. They stress response focused on aiding the injured and restoring power as communications failed. Jones notes helping people remained the priority.
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ESDA
Redickas
Marion
Robert L. Butler
Butler
Williamson County
Jerald Kobler
Thompson pledges relief aid after Illinois tornado disaster
Gov James R Thompson surveyed Marion after a Sunday tornado swept a 15 mile arc through Williamson County. He requested a federal major disaster declaration, citing damages over 100 million dollars and considering SBA loans and mobile units for the homeless. State agencies would assist debris removal, permits for burning debris, and insurance help for residents while a business assistance team evaluated local needs.
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Liamson County
Marion
James R. Thompson
E. Eric Jones
Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Gene Johns
D-Marion
Thompson
Town and Country Plaza
Shawnee Village
Williamson County
Reagan
California
Washington D.C
Air Force One
Small Business Administration
Thomp
Son
Illinois Department of Transportation
State Environmental Protection Agency
State Insurance Office
State Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
Marion Ford-Mercury Inc
Marion businesses ready to reopen after tornado damage
In Marion, The People's Bank Kroger and Medicare-Glaser drug store, all damaged by Saturday's tornado, plan to reopen Monday with limited power or lanterns. Bank deposits remain secure, and chamber officials coordinate temporary locations for vendors while larger stores rebuild and seek new sites.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
People’s Bank
Marion
Marion Kroger
Medicare-Glaser Drug
Dave Brown
Medicare-Glaser
Brown
Olie Musgrave
Musgrave
Kroger
Wayne Chapman
Medicare Glaser
Greater
Marion Area
Chamber of Commerce
Thompson
Southern Illinois
Marion Wal-Mart
Radio Shack
Sears
Ben Franklin
P. N .Hirsch Co
IGA Food
Long John Silvers
Marion Ford-Mercury
Marion Truck Plaza
King City Federal Savings & Loan
Lowell's
Terry Lively
P.N. Hirsch Co
Tom Tausche
Marion Plaza
Federal disaster aid decision for Marion expected this week
A federal decision on approving 1.7 million dollars in disaster aid to tornado‑stricken Marion is due within days after an investigation team report to Washington. FEMA official John T. Anderson travels from Marion to Chicago to forward findings and a Reagan administration recommendation.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Washington D.C
John T. Anderson
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Chicago
Reagan
Anderson
Robert Butler
Cer
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