DeKalb and 60 other counties in Illinois will see some money from the federal government soon.

Because of the February blizzards, the government will reimburse counties up to 75 percent for labor and clearing expenses, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Mayor Kris Povlsen said the city paid a little over $200,000 in expenses from the blizzard.

“The money went to overtime, contractors and damages so we are hoping to recuperate some of that,” Povlsen said. “Also, the removal of the snow was costly once the streets re-opened.”

The dates for reimbursement will cover between Jan. 31 and Feb. 3.

Povlsen said besides plow breakdowns, there were few damages done to property during the storm, so he expects the money to go more towards personnel for overtime.

A meeting to review the funds issued by the federal government to the eligible counties was held Monday at Celebrations 150, 740 East U.S. Highway in Utica.

Dennis Miller, director of the DeKalb County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency, said the representatives for each county eligible for funds were present at the meeting.

“We learned that all the counties eligible will receive funds after they submit the proper paper work to FEMA,” Miller said.

Miller said the money will replenish the funds DeKalb spent to handle the storm.

“If any county in turn spent more than $1,000 in expenses then they get 50 percent back,” Miller said.

According to a statement from Gov. Pat Quinn’s office, local governments spent nearly $64 million in expenses during and after the storm.