Title
Local Disaster Declaration - July 27, 2026, Storm Event
History
On July 27, 2026, severe storms impacted Orland Park, producing extensive wind and tree damage and localized power outages. The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-0 tornado impacted western and northwestern Orland Park. Public Works transitioned from initial road clearing to neighborhood recovery operations on July 28, deploying chippers, loaders, dump trucks and sweepers across hardest-hit areas.
Village crews and contractors have been working extended hours to clear debris, address hazards in parks and facilities, and restore access. Damage to Village facilities was noted (e.g., roofing edges at PW and CPW, Brown Park pavilion), with power disruptions affecting operations. Signals at several intersections were temporarily without power and operated under stop-control.
The attached Local Disaster Declaration enables emergency procurement, personnel reassignments, mutual aid coordination, and submission of requests to EMRS/IEMA-OHS for state/county disaster declarations, assistance, and damage assessments which could position the Village and residents for potential cost recovery and/or grant assistance if higher-level declarations are issued.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to adopt a Resolution entitled: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A LOCAL DISASTER DECLARATION AND DIRECTING RELATED ACTIONS FOR THE JULY 27, 2026 SEVERE STORM EVENT.