Calhoun County IL EMA

09/23/2023

So this weekend marks the official start of autumn. Remember that severe weather can still occur. This is also a good time to prep for winter weather. Check your snow blower, buy that new snow shovel, update your winter emergency car kit and make sure your car is ready for winter. Check out more preparedness info at Ready.gov

Winter emergency car kit:
Jumper cables
Flares or reflective triangle
Ice scraper
Car cell phone charger
Blanket
Map
Cat litter or sand (for better tire traction)

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02/07/2022

It’s time to prepare

February is . standard homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover earthquakes? Check out some options here: ready.gov/financial-preparedness

➡️For safety tips, follow Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills, Earthquake Alert, and USGS ShakeAlert.

You can also follow Ready for additional safety tips.

05/19/2021

As of 5/18/21, the Illinois river is predicted to rise to, or near, minor flooding levels over the next few days. Keep informed and stay safe

03/07/2021

March is severe weather preparedness month. Make sure you are ready for severe storms. Have a weather radio, have an emergency kit and have a plan.

View up to date information on Illinois’ Covid-19 vaccine plan and vaccination eligibility from the State of Illinois Coronavirus Response Site

03/07/2021

COVID vaccinations available in Quincy.

https://www.co.adams.il.us/government/departments/health-department/covid-19-vaccination-information?fbclid=IwAR3YF6-YLRVn5hlWV73xbZcdVCcnReISTI302dZdoiw-JP5mGMusZwjAao4

The Adams County Health Department is now a state supported mass vaccination site. The Adams County Health Department is currently in phase 1b+ of vaccine distribution. We are currently vaccinating individuals living in any Illinois county in the following groups highlighted in green. If you are .....

06/30/2020

This is the current river forecast.

02/04/2020

New data is out.
Snow totals could change.

Tuesday
Rain likely before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow between 4pm and 5pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow and freezing rain after 5pm. Patchy fog after 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. North wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night
Rain, snow, and freezing rain likely before 3am, then a chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing drizzle between 3am and 5am, then a chance of snow after 5am. Patchy fog before 7pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible.

Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Northeast wind 11 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night
Snow before 11pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain and freezing rain between 11pm and midnight, then a chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing drizzle after midnight. Low around 25. North wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Currently the data is showing Jersey and Greene County in the 3 to 4 band while Calhoun area will be in the 4 to 6 band.

The amounts could be adjusted into the 6 to 8 inch range..

Stay tuned...