Cahokia Heights Fire Department Station 2

06/04/2026

06/02/2026

St. Clair County EMA will be conducting the scheduled test of the outdoor warning sirens today (06/02) at 10am. This is only a test.

05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day from the members of Cahokia Heights Fire Department 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country and our freedom. Their courage and dedication will never be forgotten. May we all take a moment to reflect, remember, and appreciate those who gave everything in service to our nation.

04/27/2026

UPDATED: 12:15pm 4/27/26

This post will be updated as additional information is recieved. The below locations have indicated they will be open to be utilized as a storm shelter for their community this afternoon/evening if needed.

Belleville - Downtown Library Basement - 121 E Washington St Belleville, IL 62220

Belleville- City Hall - 101 S Illinois St Belleville, IL 62220

Cahokia Heights - Cahokia Heights Fitness and Community Center - 509 Camp Jackson Rd Cahokia Heights IL, 62206

East St Louis - Clyde Jordan Senior Center - 6755 State St East St Louis IL 62203

East St Louis - Mason Clark Middle School - 5510 State St East St Louis IL 62203

Fairmont City - Fairmont City Community Center - 4001 Cookson Rd. Fairmont City, IL 62201

Freeburg - St Paul’s U.C.C. underground Fellowship Hall - 7 North Belleville St Freeburg IL 62243.

Shiloh - Klucker Hall Basement - 14 Park Drive Shiloh IL 62269

Smithton - St Johns UCC Church - 7 South St Smithton IL 62285

04/27/2026

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – TODAY (April 27) 🚨

The Cahokia Heights area is under an enhanced risk for severe weather this afternoon and evening. Please take this seriously and prepare now.

⏰ TIMING:
• Storms expected to develop this afternoon
• Greatest threat window: 2 PM – 10 PM
• Peak impacts likely between 4 PM – 8 PM

⚠️ MAIN THREATS:
• 🌪️ Tornadoes possible (some could be strong)
• 🧊 Large hail (up to baseball size)
• 💨 Damaging winds (70–80+ mph)
• ⛈️ Heavy rain and dangerous lightning

These storms may develop quickly and become severe in a short amount of time.

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🛑 HOW TO PREPARE NOW:
• Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warnings (NOAA weather radio, phone alerts, apps)
• Identify your safe place (basement or interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows)
• Charge all devices and have flashlights ready
• Bring in or secure loose outdoor items (furniture, trash cans, etc.)
• Have a plan for kids, pets, and elderly family members
• Review what to do if a tornado warning is issued

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🚒 FIRE DEPARTMENT MESSAGE:
Our crews are preparing equipment and staffing for rapid response. We ask residents to:
• Stay weather aware throughout the day
• Avoid unnecessary travel during storms
• Do not drive through flooded roadways
• Call 911 for emergencies only

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📲 We will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as needed.

Stay alert. Stay prepared. Stay safe, Cahokia Heights.

04/27/2026

🚨 SEVERE WEATHER ALERT – MONDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING 🚨

Cahokia Heights and surrounding areas need to be weather aware heading into Monday. Based on the latest updates from the National Weather Service, significant severe weather is expected.

⏰ TIMELINE:

* Overnight into Monday morning:
Storms mainly north of I-70 with large hail (up to 1”) and localized flooding possible.
* Monday Afternoon & Evening (2 PM – 10 PM):
This is the main concern window for our area.

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⚠️ WHAT TO EXPECT:

* 🌪️ Tornadoes possible (some strong)
* 💨 Damaging winds up to 70+ mph
* 🧊 Very large hail (2”+ / baseball size)
* 🌧️ Heavy rain & localized flooding

Storms may start isolated and become more widespread as the evening goes on.

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⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTES:

* There is some uncertainty depending on how morning storms develop, but all hazards are on the table.
* Once storms form, impacts could happen quickly with only 1–2 hours of warning time per area.

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🏠 PREP NOW:

* ✔️ Identify your safe place (basement or interior room, lowest level, no windows)
* ✔️ Have multiple ways to receive alerts (phone alerts, weather radio, apps)
* ✔️ Charge phones & devices
* ✔️ Secure outdoor items (trash cans, patio furniture, etc.)
* ✔️ Review your family emergency plan

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🚫 REMEMBER:

* DO NOT shelter under overpasses
* Mobile homes are NOT safe in tornadoes—have a plan to relocate
* Top floors and rooms with windows are NOT safe

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🚒 The Cahokia Heights Fire Department will be monitoring conditions closely and is prepared to respond as needed. We urge everyone to stay alert, take this seriously, and be ready to act if warnings are issued.

We’ll continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Stay safe. Stay ready