Friday, March 14, 2025 | View in browser
 The National Weather Service has issued a number of advisories for the Evanston area including a Wind Advisory in effect from March 14 at 4 p.m. to March 15 at 3 p.m. and a Red Flag Warning in effect from March 14 at 1 p.m. until March 15 at 12 a.m. Strong wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour are possible and thunderstorms are expected to pass through the region between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. tonight.
What you can do
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Secure loose outdoor items. Patio furniture, holiday decorations, sports equipment, trash cans and other items can become dangerous in high winds. Bring these items indoors, if possible, or make sure they're secure if outdoors.
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Listen for the emergency sirens. The City’s outdoor emergency sirens will sound in the event of a severe weather emergency. If the sirens sound, seek shelter indoors away from windows and glass.
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Report problems. See the infographic below for how to report a variety of issues, from power outages to downed tree branches.
City staff ready to respond
Evanston public works crews, forestry staff, and first responders are on alert and prepared to respond to any issues that arise.
Evanston 311 will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, and hours may be extended if needed.
Stay informed
Check the City's website, Facebook and Twitter for updates.
Help us respond by reporting issues
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Dial 911 to report downed power lines and emergencies. Always call 911 to report an immediate threat to life or safety.
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Report downed trees, flooding and other non-emergency issues to 311. Call or text 847-448-4311 between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon today (hours may be extended) or submit a service request online at cityofevanston.org/311 any time.
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Report power outages. Check ComEd’s Outage Map for power outages in your area. Report any outages online or call 1-800-EDISON-1.
Downed Powerline Safety
 Stay safe around electricity during storms or outages. Severe weather like lightning, heavy rains, flooding, and wind can damage utility facilities and disrupt electric services. Make sure to stay 30 feet or more away from any downed wires and dial 911 to report downed power lines and emergencies.
Sign up for emergency notifications
Did you know? The City of Evanston uses the EvanstonAlerts emergency notification system to notify community members in the event of emergencies, such as critical police activity, evacuations, hazardous materials spill/release, and safety alerts. Sign up for EvanstonAlerts here.
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