Paxton Emergency Response Service

09/02/2026

🚨 PSA 🚨

Paxton ERS will be doing damage assessments tomorrow with Illinois Emergency Management. We will start around 8-9 am. This will be door to door of known affected homes.

This is separate from what we have done this is the state verification to validate every report and assessment we have submitted is accurate and that there is as much damage as we claimed. There is enough damage where the state wants to verify it to work towards financial options for residents.

Thank you,
Andrew Turner
Director of
Paxton Emergency Response Services

09/02/2026

Dangerous heat and humidity will continue through this evening. Peak heat indices are forecast to be in the 100-105F range once again, locally up to 110 south of I-80, which could result in heat related illness. Make sure to take precautions to stay cool!

09/01/2026

HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
9 PM THIS EVENING AND NOON WEDNESDAY TO 9 PM WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heat index values of 100 to 110 expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and
northeast Illinois.

* WHEN...For the first Heat Advisory, from noon today to 9 PM this evening. For the second Heat Advisory, from noon to 9 PM Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Consider altering
outdoor plans.

08/27/2026

Aside from a spotty shower near the lake breeze this afternoon, mostly dry and seasonable conditions are expected through the end of the week. Periodic shower and storm chances may return at times next week along with increasing heat and humidity.

08/26/2026

From Dawn Stack …

08/25/2026

We are here till 7! Come by Paxton Emergency Response Service We have box fans, DampRid, Moldex, Contractor bags and cleaning supply buckets available!

08/25/2026

Come see us from 5:30 to 7PM tonight as we partner with the Chamber of Commerce to help more citizens in need!

💙 ROUND 2!!! WE’RE HERE TO HELP, PAXTON! 💙

We’re continuing our Flood Relief Assistance efforts for Paxton residents affected by the flooding.

If you or someone you know could use a helping hand, please stop by:

📅 Tuesday, August 25th
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Emergency Response Service
134 W. State St., Paxton, IL

We’ll be providing box fans, DampRid and Moldex, while supplies last.

A huge thank you to our incredible community partners and sponsors who continue to make this possible. 💙

We’re in this TOGETHER, Paxton! Please share and help us spread the word.
Paxton Emergency Response Service

08/25/2026

A heart full of gratitude from all of us at Paxton ERS to Suzanne Poole, Lyn Hruska, the American Red Cross of Illinois, and the Midwest Food Bank!

When severe storms hit our hometown, seeing 92-years-young Suzanne right alongside her daughter Lyn handing out emergency cleanup supplies wasn't just helpful—it was completely inspiring.

Suzanne said it best: the most important thing she ever gave was a "good person to do their business." That spirit of service running through generations is what community is all about.

Our members are still talking about your incredible dedication, and these women inspired our entire team! Thank you for showing up for Paxton when our neighbors needed it most! ❤️

For more than 70 years, Suzanne Poole’s connection to the Red Cross has been rooted in helping others, first as a blood donor, then as a blood drive volunteer and, along the way, inspiring the next generation of her family to serve.

Recently, at 92 years young, Suzanne was once again lending a hand, this time alongside her daughter, Lyn Hruska, Executive Director of the Central Illinois Chapter, as Red Cross volunteers distributed emergency cleanup supplies to families in Paxton, IL who were impacted by severe storms.

Suzanne summed up her remarkable Red Cross journey beautifully:

“I’ve given a lot to the Red Cross over the years. I’ve given my blood, I’ve given my time, but the most important thing I think I’ve given them is a good person to do their business.”

That “good person” is her daughter. ❤️

Read more about Suzanne and Lyn and their family's incredible legacy of service:

https://rdcrss.org/4qBuNEb

Thank you to Suzanne, Lyn, Midwest Food Bank and all the volunteers and partners who make it possible for the Red Cross to be there for our neighbors when they need us most.

08/25/2026

🚨 Business owners who had damage please make sure to complete the link below. 🚨

This is very critical to making sure we can qualify for any type of assistance we need a minimum of 5 businesses to complete the report!

https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/fb4e9c048835436bb00bcd83429b9b12?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT6WCBjbGNrBPpX_XBkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEecRGete53AE4To5TdrcREO-4NF6B8gqB5HixOx-68ut88RjdCB6MSYtcjWr8_aem_NtL2v0HstbfCMH58Hxj7sg

08/24/2026

Paxton ERS is proud to partner with Gibson City Mayor Dickey following the severe flooding declared at both local and state levels.

To help our neighbors recover, Paxton ERS has provided Gibson City with critical supplies for local distribution:

American Red Cross Cleanup Buckets: Packed with essential cleaning supplies to aid in flood cleanup and sanitization.

Midwest Food Bank Food Boxes: Non-perishable food boxes for households affected by recent flooding.

A big thank you to Mayor Dickey, the City of Gibson City, the American Red Cross, and the Midwest Food Bank for working together to get these supplies to those who need them most.

Please reach out to Gibson City local officials directly if you need assistance connecting with flood relief resources!