Sangamon Co. Rescue Squad

20/06/2025

HEAT ADVISORY

Oppressive heat and humidity are expected this weekend into early next week. Afternoon heat index looks to peak from
around 100 to 105 daily from Saturday through Tuesday, with minimal overnight relief as heat index only dips to the mid
or upper 70s.

If you're expected to be out in the heat, be sure to take safety precautions.

18/06/2025

UPDATE: This post is outdated.

Sangamon County is experiencing severe weather. Emergency Management officials are closely monitoring the storms and associated tornado watches and warnings. Please stay up-to-date with weather alerts and local news.

26/05/2025

22/05/2025

This week we celebrate EMS first responders throughout Sangamon County.

20/05/2025

UPDATE: The tornado watch/warnings for our area have expired.

SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Menard County in central Illinois... Southwestern Logan County in central Illinois... Northeastern Sangamon County in central Illinois...

* Until 315 PM CDT.

* At 231 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, or near Athens, moving northeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near... Sherman around 235 PM CDT. Williamsville around 240 PM CDT. Elkhart around 250 PM CDT. This includes Interstate 55 between mile markers 101 and 119.

* AFFECTED AREAS: LOGAN, IL ... MENARD, IL ... SANGAMON, IL
Instructions:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central Illinois.

24/04/2025

A big THANK YOU to Manager Trent Clarey & the gang at BLH Computers for their generous donation of 15 refurbished laptop computers to the Rescue Squad. These laptops will aid us in attaining and maintaining training mandates for our members.

22/04/2025

We observe April 20-26 as National Volunteer Week, honoring SCRS volunteer members, both past and present, for their tireless commitment to community service.

25/03/2025

Last night, SCRS members inspected new R-1 EMS response gear, conducted spinal immobilization training and practical drill, and discussed firefighter rehab vs. medical patient care situations.

19/03/2025

UPDATE: This post is outdated.

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued Tornado Watch Number 57, effective from 12:15 PM to 9:00 PM CDT today, covering parts of far eastern Iowa, northern and central Illinois, and western Indiana. This watch implies a serious severe weather threat, including the likelihood of tornado development, notably a few intense tornadoes, alongside potential for damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and large hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter.
Updates Since Last Communication:
The issuance of Tornado Watch #57 marks an expected escalation in severe weather risk for the mentioned regions, including Sangamon County.
Current Watches or Warnings:
* Tornado Watch 57: Active until 9:00 PM CDT for Sangamon County, IL, outlined counties in northern and central Illinois, eastern Iowa, and western Indiana.
Severe Weather Forecast:
* Timing: Effective immediately between 12:15 PM and 9:00 PM CDT today.
* Duration: Monitoring and heightened alertness recommended throughout the afternoon and evening as conditions are favorable for severe weather.
Forecast Breakdown:
* Rest of the Afternoon to Evening: Potential development of scattered supercell thunderstorms that can produce tornadoes, significant hail, and damaging gusts.
Key Points:
* Specific Information for Sangamon County, IL:
* Preparation advised for potential tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.
* Secure outdoor objects that could be blown by wind or damaged by hail.
* General Information for Affected Areas:
* Expanded watch area suggests a broad risk, with critical implications for safety and property.
Detailed Severe Weather Forecasts:
* Tornadoes: A few tornadoes are possible, including a chance for intense tornado formations within the watch area.
* Hail: Watch for hail up to 1.5 inches in diameter accompanying stronger storms.
* Wind: Be prepared for scattered damaging wind gusts approaching 70 mph.
References:
* Storm Prediction Center Watch Announcement
* National Weather Service Hazardous Weather Outlook

15/03/2025

SCRS drone pilots verified the completion of all necessary pre-flight updates, registration, and maintenance yesterday. Preparations for severe weather operations, which took place last night, were also made. Real-time communication between rural fire partners, emergency management officials, and the National Weather Service ensures our community's preparedness.