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Heat records are falling across the U.S. West and Southwest this week as a deadly heat wave scorches that portion of the country.  While temperatures in Illinois aren’t expected to reach those extreme levels, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging people to recognize the dangers of extreme heat and stay safe during summer’s heat waves.

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Summer is here and it seems everyone is spending more time outdoors enjoying warm-weather activities.  Officials with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) want you to remember, “When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors,” so your fun times won’t end in tragedy.  The slogan is an important reminder that if you can hear thunder you’re close enough to be struck by lightning, even if the thunderstorm isn’t directly overhead.

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Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh has appointed John Dwyer as the new coordinator of the Champaign County Emergency Management Agency.  Dwyer has served as deputy director of Champaign County EMA for the past two years.  Before joining Champaign County EMA, Dwyer worked at the Champaign Urbana Public Health District.  He has a masters degree in public health and serves as a lieutenant colonel in the Illinois Air National Guard.  Dwyer succeeds John Carlson, who left the agency on February 1.
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Planning a vacation this summer? Whether your plans are for a weekend just hours from home or spending a few weeks in another state or country, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recommends including emergency preparedness in your vacation planning.

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Here are definitions of all Severe Weather Watches, Advisories & Warnings:

Severe Weather Watches, Advisories & Warnings


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