Winter Preparedness
The following is a partial list of available contacts for emergency closing information:
Tune in to:
WGN Radio 720
WBBM News Radio 780
Local TV Channels 2-5-7-9-32-CLTV
Telephone: (312) 222-SNOW
Online at www.emergencyclosings.com
Know Your Winter Weather Terms
With Old Man Winter just around the corner, the National Weather Service urges residents to keep abreast of local forecasts and warnings and familiarize themselves with key weather terminology. Click here for more.
Beat the Cold
Winter brings with it dangerously cold temperatures that can cause health and safety problems if you are not prepared. If you have any older relatives, neighbors or friends, check on them often to make sure they are okay. If they do not have heat, call their local municipality or township about warming centers.
The following tips along with a little common sense should come in handy as long winter is around.
What to Tell Children about Winter Storms
For information on informing your children about winter safety, click here.
A Guide to Safe Winter Driving
Cook County residents need to prepare for winter. This includes our driving habits as well as our vehicles. Here are some tips that may prove helpful when driving in the winter months.
The above information is courtesy of the Cook County Sheriff's Emergency Management Agency.
Additional information regarding winter storm preparedness can be obtained from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency website.
The National Weather Service, FEMA and the Red Cross have jointly produced a document titled "Winter Storms - The Deceptive Killers" which can be downloaded here in pdf format.
Additionally, you can visit the National Weather Service website for more information as well as severe weather alerts.