Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker put an Emergency Preparedness Plan in place Monday ahead of record-breaking cold set to hit much of the state this week.
“This is a potentially historic winter storm that will bring extreme cold to our state and all Illinoisans must prepare,” Pritzker said in a statement. “Our administration putting into place an Emergency Preparedness Plan with key state agencies as well as warning residents about these life-threatening conditions. We will continue working with local officials to make sure they get the help they need to keep their communities safe.”
Pritzker’s plan will be carried out by the State Emergency Operation Center and local emerngecy management officials, his office said.
