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Possible online services disruption due to Internet related outage

A worldwide technology outage is causing disruption to some State of Illinois online systems.  We are aware of this issue and are diligently working on restoration.

In the ongoing effort to support our local, county, and state partners, IEMA will provide information and specifics to coordinate current information:
 

  • Presidential Disaster Declaration for St. Clair County in Illinois for flooding for 2022
  • Presidential Disaster Declaration for Cook County in Illinois for severe weather in June/July 2023
  • The State of Illinois Disaster Proclamation for the Asylum Seekers in Illinois

Go Bag

If you need to leave your home, be ready to go as quickly as possible. Having a Go Bag in an accessible place ensures that you and your family are prepared for whatever situation arises.  

Go Bag Guidelines

  • Each member of your household should have his or her own Go Bag.
  • Go Bags should be easy to carry and sturdy.
  • Go Bags should be stored in an easily accessible location.
  • Ideally, you should keep a Go Bag at your home, in your car, and at work.
  • Go Bags should be prepared for any time of year.
  • Go Bags should be updated every six months.

Go Bag List

  • Bottled water
  • Non-perishable food
  • Manual can opener
  • Flashlight
  • Battery-operated AM/FM Radio
  • Extra batteries (necessary types)
  • Pocketknife
  • Whistle
  • Extra house and car keys
  • Blanket
  • Rain gear
  • Hat
  • Comfortable, sturdy shoes
  • Warm clothes
  • Prescription medication for a week, with copies of your prescriptions
  • List of doctor(s) and phone numbers
  • Small first-aid kit
  • Extra pair of glasses or contact lenses
  • Extra hearing aid(s) and batteries
  • Toilet paper
  • Plastic garbage bags
  • Soap
  • Hand Sanitizer
  • Disinfection Wipes
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Copy of your communications plan
  • Regional map
  • Paper, pens, and tape - in case you need to leave a message somewhere
  • Dust mask, Face Coverings
  • Cash - preferably in small amounts
  • Coins for pay phones
  • Credit and debit cards
  • Copies of important documents in a waterproof container (IDs, insurance information, proof of address, passports, etc.)
  • Recent family photo for identification purposes - make sure everyone's face can be seen clearly
  • Items for members of your family, especially children, seniors or people with functional needs, and pets.

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