Kankakee County officials said in a news release Friday that search-and-rescue efforts have and will continue in the area damaged by Tuesday’s storms.

The release comes a day after a man’s body was located in his storm-damaged home in Aroma Park.

Workers in the area of Oakwood Drive located the body of 65-year-old Maurice R. Norington.

Following an autopsy Friday, preliminary indications suggest Norington suffered fatal injuries as a result of the storm, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office said in the release.

Teams continue to search the area with a three-tiered approach, where Kankakee County first responders are partnering with neighboring counties and resources, according to the release.

The three-tiered approach involves specialized K-9s, specialized unmanned aircraft systems, or drones, as well as search-and-rescue teams on the ground, according to the release.

Kankakee County officials said it is important to note that the high winds have hampered initial efforts with the drones and dogs due to flying and scent issues. Weather remains paramount in these search-and-rescue efforts for the safety of everyone involved, according to the release.

However, when capable, these teams will be in the area referencing databases and speaking with family, neighbors and friends and focusing their search based on high-targeted areas, including trees on houses, homes with missing rooftops, according to the release.

“I want to (assure) the community-at-large that the dedicated men and women involved in this incident are some of the most dedicated and professional people I have ever met,” Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey said in the release.

“Our first responders live and reside here and have also been impacted, as almost all of them have friends and family who live in the damaged areas themselves. However, we will remain in the area until each and every person is completely accounted for.”