Preparedness helps in weathering disasters
— May 1, 2023Natural disasters and other emergencies are unexpected, often dangerous, and require immediate action. They come in many forms and can affect any of us. The magnitude of emergencies…
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Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off
— February 28, 2022Weather can change from blue skies to ominous clouds in an instant in Illinois. When the wail of an alert siren is heard, it’s a warning sign that should not be ignored. Illinois…
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Pritzker declares counties disaster areas following deadly tornadoes
— December 13, 2021In the wake of Friday night storms that left six dead at an Amazon warehouse in Edwardsville, a disaster proclamation was issued Monday for 28 counties in southern and central Illinois….
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Derecho storms produced 11 tornadoes across northern Illinois
— August 13, 2020The National Weather Service has confirmed that at least 11 tornadoes were spotted across northern Illinois during a series of Aug. 10 derecho storms. Derecho is defined as a line of…
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Woodford County news briefs
— April 24, 2019STATE EMA says emergency preparedness starts at home The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared to…
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Are more tornadoes coming in winter months?
— December 28, 2021The Dec. 10 tornado outbreak that devastated parts of the mid-Mississippi Valley has left many wondering if winter tornadoes are a new weather threat to consider in the United…
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State agency provides tips for surviving extended power outages
— August 13, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Power outages are more than just inconvenient; they can be dangerous. That’s why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency managers…
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Emergency officials urge learning lifesaving skills for disaster preparedness
— July 9, 2020Throughout the year, Illinois could weather any number of potential disasters — from a tornado and earthquake to flash flood or ice storm. That’s why this month, the Illinois…
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