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In June 2023, Central Illinois experienced a derecho, causing extensive damage and power outages in Springfield. City leaders and emergency response organizations have since reviewed their response to the storm, emphasizing improved disaster preparedness through better coordination, communication plans, and partnerships.

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After a derecho struck Sangamon County last year emergency management organizations are now focused on improving community responses to similar weather events. People struggled to get help, prompting state officials to advocate for individual and community resilience against severe weather, emphasizing the importance of preparedness measures.