Disaster and Severe Weather Planning

Severe Weather

Please use the links below to Federal and State agencies actively addressing public safety and preparedness regarding severe weather, and disasters.

Severe Weather Preparedness

Severe weather can happen anytime, in any part of the country. Severe weather can include hazardous conditions produced by thunderstorms, including damaging winds, tornadoes, large hail, flooding, and flash flooding, and winter storms associated with freezing rain, sleet, snow and strong winds.

As homeowners, we know that no home is completely disaster-proof. However, we can take many steps that might make all the difference to prepare our homes for events that may be unpredictable or beyond our control. Unfortunately, reports suggest only 38% of American households keep an emergency kit at home for severe weather. Don’t be part of this percentage. Compose an emergency kit that contains at least the following items:​

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Thunderstorm Safety

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Tornado Safety

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Winter Storm Safety

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Ready Illinois is a site for information about weather and disasters for the State of Illinois.

Ready Illinois link: https://www2.illinois.gov/ready/Pages/default.aspx

Comprehensive information on all preparedness from ready.gov

Ready.gov link: https://www.ready.gov/

The National Fire Protection Association helps keep you safe.

Tip Sheets from NFPA regarding Fire Safety during Winter Storms, How to prepare your home for Winter, and how to stay safe when it floods are below.