Excerpts from abc7chicago.com:
As Floridians wake up and have a clearer look at the extent of the damage from Hurricane Milton, help is on the way.
Local crews and volunteers from Illinois are heading to Florida to support Milton relief efforts.
MABAS Illinois crews gathered near I-57 at the Wilmington and Peotone exits before heading south.
The team debriefed before 25 crew members and vehicles dispersed. ComEd also sent 60 underground employees to help repair damage and restore service down south.
Governor JB Pritzker said members of Illinois’ Emergency Management Team are also ready to deploy for clean up as soon as they’re needed.
