Tornado cleanup spurs Marion rebuilding surge
After the June 3 1982 tornado Marion business owners report brisk lumber and glass demand. Kaeser Lumber and Bob Stotlar Building Center see steady trades as roofs, plywood, nails, and roofing materials fly off shelves. Auto glass and tire shops report surges with many customers needing replacements and insurance delays. Medical needs rise with prescription refills insulin and syringes in short supply while Red Cross purchases first aid stock. Local shops emphasize salvageable repairs and temporary fixes as residents reassess post storm priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Marx
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Ken Sims
Kaeser Lumber Co
Sam Stotlar
Bob Stotlar Building Center
Sims
Donna Harris
Atla-Seal Glass Co
Marion Glass Co
Auto Glass
Derek Key
Bowman Tire Mart
Jim Alexander
Good Year Tire Mart
Alexander
State seeks emergency funds after Illinois storm damage
Springfield lawmakers moved to boost the emergency budget after weekend tornadoes struck Southern Illinois. Rep. Robert Winchester and Rep. C. L. McCormick proposed a supplemental appropriation of 1 to 1.5 million dollars to cover cleanup, law enforcement, and National Guard costs and grants for about 400 displaced families averaging 3500 dollars each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Best
Springfield
Illinois
Chuck Jones
Emergency Services and Disaster Agency
Marion
Robert Winchester
Rrosiclare
C.L. McCormick
Rvienna
Winchester
Being Prepared for Insurance Claims
Being properly prepared helps the insurance claim. If you haven't talked with your agent, here are suggestions from the American Insurance Association. Report losses to the insurer or adjuster quickly and provide a contact number. Secure temporary repairs and cover damaged windows, roofs, or walls. Obtain a detailed estimate for permanent repairs with specifications and costs. Take photos to aid the claim and adjuster. Keep a detailed inventory and copies of receipts, cancelled checks, and invoices to prove destroyed property value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Insurance Association
Dama
Cleanup volunteers sought after Marion tornado damage
Commissioner George A. Williams called for volunteers at a noon press conference to aid Marion cleanup. Residents should curb debris for pickup while Job Service and state agencies coordinate skilled help. debris goes to Marion Municipal Landfill with extended hours. Cleanup spans about one to two weeks with disposal plans for wood concrete and burning organic material.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Commissioner of Public Safety
George A. Williams
Illinois Bob Service
N. Court St
Loren van Horn
Williams
Boulevard Street
Central Illinois Blic Service Company
Eee
Marion Municipal
Illinois 37
Spillertown
Duke Stilley
Tornado relief efforts expand across area churches and agencies
Shawnee Enterprises says it seeks permanent housing for all displaced Shawnee Village residents though some have not registered needs. Residents should call 997-9046 or 997-5365. First Presbyterian Carbondale collects money and goods for tornado victims at 310 S University Ave. Checks to First Presbyterian Disaster Fund. St Joseph's Marion sets a 30000 dollar tornado relief goal, checks to St Joseph's Tornado Relief Fund, mailed to 600 N Russell St Marion IL 62959. Murphysboro Ministerial Association seeks storable food and household items, deliver to churches or 9 S 12th St 9 to 11 am. Volunteer needs include sandwich making and driving vans. Calls to offer help at 997-2365 or 993-3194. Trinity Lutheran Conant and Pinckneyville Ministerial Alliance fund relief for Conant tornado victims. Checks to Conant Relief Fund, Murphy-Wall Bank 17 W Water Pinckneyville IL 62274.
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Shawnee Enterprises Office
Shawnee Village
First Presbyterian Church
S. University Ave
Carbondale
First Presbyterian Church Disaster Fund
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Marion
St. Joseph’s
Murphysboro
Community Food Bank
S. 12Th St
Trinity Lutheran Church
Conant
Pinckneyville
Warning on fraudulent contractors and public adjusters in tornado aftermath
Williamson County State's Attorney Randy Patchett warns seniors against upfront payments to unscrupulous contractors and against hiring public claims adjusters. A list of reputable contractors with performance bonds is available from Illinois Job Service in Marion. Curt Davis of DAV CO says public adjusters are not illegal but often misleading and can take up to 20 percent. proper adjusters are available locally to handle claims. Continue to work with insurers and await official adjusters before settling damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave DeWitte
Williamson County
Randy Patchett
Marion Holiday Inn
Illinois Job Service
N. Court St
Marion
Patchett
Marion Claims Adjusting Service
Curt Davis
DAVCO
Adjusting Investigation and Adjustments Co
Davis
Illinois
Finding the Real Victims of Marion Tornado
After a Memorial Day weekend tornado hit Marion many families lost homes but moved in with relatives or friends, complicating relief efforts. Officials note about 500 area families were homeless yet sheltering with others, delaying need assessments and a disaster declaration that would trigger coordinated interagency help.
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Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinoisan
Marion
Robert Buttrey
Salvation Army
Buttrey
Memorial services set for Marion tornado victims
Two memorial services will be held in Marion this weekend for tornado victims. A non denominational service is at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Josephs Catholic Church 600 N Russell St Marion. A second service is at 10 25 a.m. Sunday at First Christian Church Disciples of Christ 310 N Market Marion.
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Marion
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
N. Russell St
First Christian Church
Disciples of Christ
N. Market
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Irvan K. Trevathan
Parks Pharmacy
Trevathon
Red Cross
State
Jerry Lower
Shawnee Enterprises Inc
Shawnee Village Apartments
Carbondale Collection
Marion Church Fund
Marion, Il
Murphysboro Fund
Twister
Southern Ilinoisan
N. Illinois
Ill
N. 16Th
Herrin
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Franklin County
Dorothy Deaton
Cleta Goins
Ney
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