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Multi-Hazard Winter Event Expected Throughout Illinois

A severe multi-hazard winter event is expected to impact the state through the weekend, bringing life-threatening cold to Northern and Central Illinois and heavy snowfall to Southern Illinois. [Read the full press release here] for a detailed breakdown of regional impacts and official safety guidance

February Severe Weather Updates

Press Release – Tuesday, February 28, 2017

 

Press Releases

 

Shelter Information

LaSalle County
Ottawa High School (Love Gym)
211 East Main Street
Ottawa, IL

 

Volunteers and Donations

 

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Volunteers are being sought to help with the clean-up effort in Elkville, Dowell & Vergennes, Illinois. Those willing to help are asked to gather at the Elkville First Baptist Church at 510 N. Elk St, Elkville March, 2, 2017 starting at 8 a.m. (Volunteers can come throughout the day as they are available). Manpower, trailers, trucks, chainsaws and supplies to help feed the victims and volunteers are needed . Please call the church at 618-568-1223 with any questions.

Ava Volunteers

Volunteers are needed in Ava on Saturday, March 4. Those interested should meet at the Ava Fire Department at 8:00 a.m. For more information, contact Laura Boczek at 618-314-0938 or City Hall at 618-426-3641.