Champaign County EMA and local ESDA organizations closely monitored severe storm activity on Thursday, August 16. Several storm spotters were out for a short period of time. Illinois climatologist Jim Angel says the Champaign-Urbana area received 1.82" of rain on Thursday, by far the highest amount received this year. No significant reports of damage were received.
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Champaign County EMA participated in Playing It Safe, the annual family safety fair sponsored by Carle and Safe Kids Champaign County. The event took place on Saturday, June 9, at the Champaign County Fairgrounds. The day featured more than 40 activities and exhibits that focused on safety awareness for the entire family.
Champaign County EMA attended Rantoul's first Spring Fling on Wednesday, May 9, 2012. This was an opportunity for residents to meet one another and speak with local first responders under non-emergency circumstances.
Champaign County EMA sponsored an emergency generator refresher training class on June 7th. Chris Ingram from Roland Machinery and J.J. Costello from CK Power presented the training, which was attended by representatives from numerous county agencies. These generators were provided to the county through the ITTF (Illinois Terrorism Task Force) and are available to use during an emergency or disaster.
The Champaign County ARES group held a Storm Spotter Safety Class at the County EOC. Steve Hilberg of ARES (Amateur Emergency Radio Service) presented the class on safety awareness and spotter reporting procedures to the group.
