Mayor Edward Gibson said many of the city's affordable housing units were destroyed in the tornado, making it difficult to find housing for some families.
WEST SPRINGFIELD – Mayor Edward J. Gibson said Tuesday the emergency shelter on the Eastern States Exposition grounds set up following the June 1 tornado will remain open until July 1. There are still 56 people living in the shelter.
“We actually have housing for almost everyone at the shelter, but landlords will not let them move in before the first of the month, so we are keeping the shelter open until then,” Gibson said.
He said many of the city’s affordable housing units were destroyed in the tornado, making it difficult to find housing for some families.
“So far we have relocated everyone within the city and we are hoping it will stay that way,” he said.