FEMA denies disaster relief for Illinois after tornadoes

FEMA denies disaster relief for Illinois after tornadoes
FEMA denies disaster relief for Illinois after tornadoes

FEMA denies disaster relief for Illinois after tornadoes

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The tornadoes that swept through Illinois in November left seven people dead and hundreds of homes and businesses destroyed. Despite this, FEMA says that the damage was not severe enough to warrant federal aid. We check in with one of the hardest hit towns, Washington, Illinois. Mayor Gary Manier tells us how the area will move forward in its recovery process. (Photo: Flickr/Ozarks Red Cross)