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Warming Centers and Shelters

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Update on Warming & Sheltering Center locations:

Regular Business hours
Illinois Dept. of Human Services (Division of Rehabilitation Services), 1307 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign
Illinois Dept. of Human Services, 705 N. Country Fair Dr., Champaign
Champaign-Urbana Public Health District, 201 West Kenyon Road

Overnight Sheltering

Salvation Army—Church 502 N. Prospect in Champaign at 7pm...
Champaign County Satellite Jail (lobby), 502 S. Lierman Ave, Urbana

For women only, Center for Women in Transition, 508 E. Church Street in Champaign between 6:30-7:30 in the evening for intake. The church bus will then pick them up & take them to the First United Methodist Church for overnight sheltering.

Travel Advisory

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ILLINOIS STATE POLICE TRAVEL ADVISORY

Pesotum, IL (02-04-14) A winter weather system is currently hitting the Midwest. Illinois State Police District 10 officials ask that you take precautions so you do not have to put yourself or your families’ lives in danger by getting on the road. With heavy snow and high winds, even the shortest trips could become perilous. We are requesting everyone to put their safety and the safety of others they are sharing the roadway with first. 

Roadways in District 10 may quickly become very dangerous. Counties include Champaign, Douglas, Coles, Vermilion, Edgar, Moultrie, Piatt, Shelby, and Macon. Snow travel advisories have been issued and motorists are reminded to take the necessary safety precautions and monitor the road and weather conditions before traveling. Allow for extra time, allow more distance between you and the vehicle you’re following, have a charged cellular phone with you, keep your gas tank full, and avoid unnecessary travels. Our top concern is for motorists to arrive at their destination safely. Commercial Motor Vehicles are advised to locate a rest area or truck stop for rest periods during the storm when the roads become impassable and treacherous. Be aware that stopping distances are significantly greater for Commercial Motor Vehicles and we have experienced many jack-knifed, disabled, and overturned truck tractor/semi trailers this winter season. 

Bridge decks, overpasses, exit ramps, and areas near guardrails are the first areas where frost forms. Use extreme caution. Blowing and drifting snow will cause white out conditions. Extremely cold temperatures and dangerous wind chills can be deadly. Stranded motorists are encouraged to remain inside their vehicles. Motorists should use caution, reduce speed, and allow for extra travel time. Motorists are also reminded to have an emergency kit in their vehicle. Illinois State Police District 10 would like to remind drivers to only use cruise control on dry surfaces and if you lose traction, gradually slow down, do not slam on the brakes. 

Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution when approaching stationary authorized emergency vehicles with their lights activated on the roadways. Authorized emergency vehicles include police, fire, EMS, and other emergency vehicles. It is the law to proceed with due caution, change lanes if possible, and reduce your speed. Move over and slow down. Also use caution when traveling near snow removal trucks and snow plows. 

A complete list of road closures can be found on the Illinois Department of Transportation website www.illinoisroads.info and www.gettingaroundillinois.com or 1-800-452-4368. 

Additional information will be provided as updates are given.

Road Conditions

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Update on Area Road Conditions - February 1, 2014 

The precipitation of the last two days, snow melt and frozen ground has resulted in flooding on some rural roads in Champaign County. Conditions are changing rapidly and motorists should be aware they could encounter a flooded area at any time. Do not drive through flooded roadways. 

In addition, as the temperature drops tonight, pavement may refreeze resulting in dangerous black ice. Motorists should be aware of rapidly changing weather and highway conditions. Travel this evening and overnight should be limited if possible.

FEMA Extension

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FEMA Extends Disaster Assistance Deadline for Illinois Tornado Survivors: FEMA says let us know you need help

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Release date: 
January 23, 2014
Release Number: 
4157-034

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — At the request of the state of Illinois, Nov. 17 tornado survivors now have until Monday, Feb. 3 to apply to FEMA for disaster assistance.

Registering is easy and usually takes no more than 20 minutes. There are three ways survivors can apply for assistance from FEMA:

  • Go online to DisasterAssistance.gov.
  • Visit m.fema.gov from a smartphone or tablet.
  • Dial 800-621-FEMA (3362) or TTY 800-462-7585. The toll-free numbers are operated from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

FEMA grants can help to cover eligible disaster-related expenses, including:

  • Temporary housing for homeowners and renters;
  • Home repairs and rebuilding;
  • Repair or replacement of lost personal property, including vehicles; and
  • Other serious disaster-related expenses not met by insurance or other assistance programs.

For the latest information on Illinois’ recovery from the Nov. 17 storms, visit FEMA.gov/Disaster/4157. Follow FEMA online at twitter.com/femaregion5, facebook.com/fema and youtube.com/fema. The social media links provided are for reference only. FEMA does not endorse any non-government websites, companies or applications.

FEMA’s mission is to support our citizens and first responders to ensure that as a nation we work together to build, sustain, and improve our capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all hazards. Disaster recovery assistance is available without regard to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, disability, English proficiency or economic status. If you or someone you know has been discriminated against, call FEMA toll-free at 800-621-FEMA (3362). For TTY call 800-462-7585.

FEMA News Desk: 217-522-2080

Warming Center Locations

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With the extreme cold temperatures for today and going into tomorrow here are local Warming Center locations and times:

Regular Business hours
Illinois Dept. of Human Services (Division of Rehabilitation Services), 1307 N. Mattis Ave., Champaign

Illinois Department of Human Services, 705 N. Country Fair Dr., Champaign

Overnight Sheltering
Salvation Army Red Shield Center, 2212 N. Market St., Ch...ampaign

Champaign County Satellite Jail (lobby), 502 S. Lierman Ave, Urbana

For women only, Center for Women in Transition, 508 E. Church Street in Champaign between 6:30-7:30 in the evening for intake. The church bus will then pick them up & take them to the First United Methodist Church for overnight sheltering.

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