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Administrator reports storm damage; commissioner warns residents about downed power lines
Summary
Administrator Antler reported two storms caused significant tree and branch damage; public works crews will clear debris once a chipper part arrives. Commissioner Nero, a safety and health professional, urged residents to avoid downed power lines and to let professionals handle hazardous recovery.
Administrator Antler told the council that two storms rolled through Forest Park earlier in the day, causing sizable damage including large trees and branches blocking streets. He said public works and police are responding; the chipper is currently out of service pending a replacement part expected the next day, and crews will cut debris into manageable pieces for collection.
Commissioner Nero, who identified himself as a safety and health professional and director of health and safety for a national contractor, issued a sustained safety admonition: "If you were to get out of your car in the event that a power line's on your car and you put your foot on the ground, you're dead." He urged residents to be patient, to call the utility (ComEd) and to let professionals work on downed lines and storm-damaged areas rather than approaching hazards directly.
