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Emergencies come in many sizes and shapes. Fires, tornadoes, flooding, civil unrest, car accidents and generally hazardous weather; heat, cold and storms. In central Illinois many of our small communities rely on neighbors and volunteer emergency personnel so the more help you can give yourself with a plan and supplies, it allows first responders to spend time and respond to calls for people that truly need the help.

Here is a basic guide to follow to help you be better prepared:

1.) Make a plan. Communicate the plan with your family and maybe even your neighbors. Have supplies on hand to properly execute your plan.

2.) Build an Emergency Kit. This should contain essential items such as food, water, medicine, etc., and remember to include everyone (including your pet(s) if you have any!). This should be any special considerations you and/or your family might have!

3.) Stay Informed. It is important to have more than one way to receive warnings/weather emergencies. NOAA Weather Radios and text alerts are a great way to stay informed. Edgar County ESDA has a text alert notification system. You can sign-up for their text alerts by texting EDGAR to 888777.


Get involved!

Medical Reserve Corps

Edgar County has its own Medical Reserve Corps Unit! Despite the name, you do NOT need to have a medical background to join!

The Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) is a national network of volunteers, organized locally to improve the health and safety of their communities. The MRC network comprises 996 community-based units and over 200,000 volunteers located throughout the United States and its territories.

MRC volunteers include medical and public health professionals, as well as other community members without healthcare backgrounds. MRC units engage these volunteers to strengthen public health, improve emergency response capabilities and build community resiliency. They prepare for and respond to natural disasters, such as wildfires, hurricanes, tornados, blizzards, and floods, as well as other emergencies affecting public health, such as disease outbreaks. They frequently contribute to community health activities that promote healthy habits.

Information

Supplies

  • Wise Food Supply – Available at Rural King stores in their camping section
  • LifeSecure – First Aid & Survival supplies for home, work and classroom scenarios
  • Safety Kits Plus – Automotive survival kits and supplies