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Resolution extending the declaration of a local disaster due to the mass murder and injuries that occurred at the deadly shooting event on July 4, 2022 in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, until September 13, 2022.
Staff Summary
* At approximately 10:15 a.m., on July 4, 2022, a gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Illinois, killing seven people, wounding at least 30 people, and causing hundreds to flee in terror.
* Lake County Government resources have been responding and supporting Highland Park since initial notification of the shooting.
* On July 5, 2022, Illinois' State Governor announced a state of emergency decree in response to the mass shooting event.
* Lake County has been greatly impacted by this deadly and traumatizing event and significant resources will be required to support Lake County residents and municipalities through long-term recovery efforts.
* On July 8, 2022 the Lake County Board Chair responded to this situation by declaring that a disaster exists within Lake County, Illinois.
* On July 12, 2022 the Lake County Board extended the declaration until August 9, 2022 to further respond to the incident.
* This resolution further extends the declaration until September 13, 2022, so that Lake County, by and through its Emergency Management Agency may continue to coordinate county and municipal resources and response activities. It suspends certain provisions and procedures for the conduct of county business in an effort to provide emergency assistance pursuant to Illinois law.
Body
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, at approximately 10:15 a.m., on July 4, 2022, a gunman opened fire on an Independence Day parade in Highland Park, Lake County, Illinois, killing seven people, wounding at least 30 people, and causing hundreds to flee in terror; and
WHEREAS, more than 100 law enforcement officers ran toward the gunshots, protecting and helping people to safety, and immediately began to search for the suspected shooter...
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