Village of Orland Hills: Emergency Services and Homeland Security

Village of Orland Hills: Emergency Services and Homeland Security Village of Orland Hills:Emergency Services and Homeland Security

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We are a volunteer based organization that provides members with useful training and skills to help better serve the community. This is a good way to spend free time and gain experience towards a community service position (Police/Fire Fighter). You will receive useful training that may be applied to your future career choice and the only thing we ask is that you participate in a majority of sched

uled local events and also be prepared to respond incase of natural disasters or emergencies. Duties:
Rehab work with Orland Fire (Set up rehabilitation tents to provide water and check vital signs to Fire Fighters that have just come out of a fire)
Traffic Control and Security for Various Events
First Aid
Provide Assistance In Natural Disasters

Training Includes:
First Aid
Search and Rescue
Handcuffs
Defensive Driving
Traffic Control
NIMS
Self Defense
FEMA Training
Storm Watching

08/12/2026

[1:15 AM CDT Update 8/12/2026]

So far storms have failed to develop early this AM. While this is a good thing for those concerned about hail overnight, we are becoming more concerned that this may allow for a more robust complex of storms to move across parts of the area today. Stay tuned.

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The potential for another round of severe thunderstorms is increasing for overnight tonight. The primary hazards with any storms that develop will be damaging hail and torrential rainfall which may lead to flash flooding. Damaging wind gusts will also be possible with the strongest storms and it may not take much wind to cause additional tree damage given many were weakened from the destructive line of storms earlier today. Have multiple ways to receive warning information, including ones that will wake you up!

08/11/2026

[9:50 AM CDT Tuesday 8/11/2026]
As of 9:40 AM, projected out 1-hour forward, orange shaded areas are expected to be the focus of corridors of destructive wind gusts up to 80+ mph.

Take all warnings seriously today! If you can move your car inside a garage or under a parking structure, consider doing so.

08/11/2026

[7:30 AM CDT Tuesday 8/11/2026]

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for our entire area until 2:00 PM this afternoon. The primary threat is destructive winds (some of which could be in excess of 80 mph). Tornadoes may occur, as well.

Have multiple ways to receive warnings and a plan to quickly get to shelter if needed.

06/26/2026
06/17/2026

A brief period of strong non-thunderstorm winds (due to a wake low) is developing on the back edge of the complex of thunderstorms. Winds are currently highest west of the Chicago metro (gusts up to 50 mph) and may continue to expand eastward with time across the rest of northern Illinois through midday prior to the next round of thunderstorms this afternoon.

06/16/2026
06/12/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Who’s excited for this year’s Party in the Park?! 🎆🇺🇸

Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary with our BIGGEST and BEST fireworks display EVER! 💥✨

Mark your calendars for June 26, 27 & 28 and get ready for an unforgettable weekend filled with patriotic fun, great entertainment, food, family activities, and fireworks lighting up the sky! 🇺🇸❤️🤍💙

06/12/2026

Party in the Park is 2 short weeks away! Remember Haven Ave will be closed beginning Monday June 22nd! Plan your detour route.

06/12/2026
06/12/2026

We know a lot of you are without power and are utilizing generators but we want to caution you to be careful for exhaust produced by the generator. You should not run your generators in your door openings, inside garages, or near open windows. Also make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector in your house.

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