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We will be testing the Outdoor Warning Sirens this morning 10/6/2026 at 10:00am
10/06/2026

We will be testing the Outdoor Warning Sirens this morning 10/6/2026 at 10:00am

10/04/2026

🔋⚡ Charge into Fire Safety! ⚡🔋

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote Fire Prevention Week™, October 4–10.

This year’s theme, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” reminds us that everyday choices can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires.

đź’Ą Use your charging superpower:
• Use the charger designed for your device.
• Follow the manufacturer’s charging instructions.
• Never charge a damaged battery or device.
• Make smart choices every time you plug in.

Together, we can help keep our communities safe. Charge into Fire Safety!

Learn more at fpw.org.

09/23/2026

Fire Prevention Week is coming up, start getting your messaging and social media content ready now!

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week™ theme for October 4–10 is “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower”, which focuses on the everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires and keep homes and communities safePlug in. Power up. Stay safe!

Follow the link below to find resources, printable toolkits and digital/social media toolkits. https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week?order_src=f355&utm_campaign=emil0916&utm_medium=email_medium&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8jzif3u0mcg6KhrvLjIoNZosboJcLqTbCgKbgf_m9bnU8ctmBQTT8j0qNN_puxH30o5tlKXANt-IwELMcKNidulr7fjQ&_hsmi=439486190&utm_content=xfpw&utm_source=emil -safety-tips

09/21/2026

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Coles County in east central Illinois...
East central Shelby County in central Illinois...
Northern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.

* At 1026 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Neoga,
moving east at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Neoga around 1030 PM CDT.

Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Janesville and Toledo.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 177 and 185.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 118 and 119, and between mile
markers 121 and 126.

This also includes Fox Ridge State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning
are occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is
one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder,
you are close enough to be struck by lightning.

&&

LAT...LON 3936 8860 3945 8858 3945 8847 3941 8801
3922 8801
TIME...MOT...LOC 0326Z 281DEG 23KT 3938 8851

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

09/11/2026

Just a reminder, if you are coming to the E-recycling Event tomorrow in Charleston, please use Harrison Ave to turn onto 15th Street to enter. Lincoln Ave will be the exit. Hope to see you there!

09/05/2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Heat indices will continue to drop this evening. Therefore, the
Extreme Heat Warning will expire at 7 pm.

09/04/2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
around 105 each afternoon. Expect minimal relief overnight with low
temperatures in the mid 70s.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central
Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car
interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose
fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning
or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.

&&

09/02/2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to
around 105. Expect minimal relief overnight with lows in the mid
70s.

* WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west
central Illinois.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during
extreme heat and high humidity events.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

&&

Outdoor warning sirens will be tested today 9/1/26 @ 10:00 AM
09/01/2026

Outdoor warning sirens will be tested today 9/1/26 @ 10:00 AM

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520 Jackson Avenue
Charleston, IL
61920

Telephone

+12173480581

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