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We are watching weather forecasts closely.
At this time, a potential for rain is forecast over the next couple of days.
SMC reports that many detention and depressional storage areas have limited
capacity, therefore any additional rainfall may contribute to increased flood
elevations, and slow the recession of water in flooded areas.
Fox River/Chain O'Lakes
The Fox River gauge at New Munster, WI crested at 17.47 feet and is going down.
The Fox Lake at Lake Villa gauge remains at major flood stage at
7.94 feet, but is going down. Floodwaters will take SEVERAL WEEKS to subside
fully.
The lower Fox River is at or near crest.
Des Plaines River
The Des Plaines River
gauge at Russell, Gurnee and Lincolnshire is going down, and is expected to be at minor flood stage this weekend as long we don't see significant rain.
Damage Assessment Forms: You can fill out IEMA damage assessment forms to be submitted
directly to the Lake County Emergency Management Agency by email at room-43200@room.veoci.com.
- Click this link to download the IA Form for private
structures, such as houses or businesses: https://goo.gl/xmzQB1 (Instructions)
- Click this link to download the PA Form for public
costs, such as debris removal, damage to buildings and parks, etc.: https://goo.gl/MFCpU6
If you have questions filling out these forms, contact Lake County Emergency Management at 847-377-7100.
The US Civil Air Patrol and Lake County have captured photography of the
flooded areas. We are working to create a website where the public and communities can
view the photos that will likely be made available today.
As a reminder, EMA partners are encouraged to
contact Lake County Emergency Management at 847-377-7100 if you need
assistance. We have the following on-hand.
- Clean-Up Kits (1200)
- Assistance to identify volunteers needed to help with
clean-up (*need advanced notice)
- Assistance with
locating equipment for you.
- Partners can submit resource requests here.
Sandbags
We have sandbags on-hand. Once communities no longer need sandbags,
we encourage you to reuse the sand within your own operation (for example, excavation and landscaping). If you do not
have a use for this sand, you can bring the used sandbags (with sand) to the
Lake County Public Works Maintenance Facility, 648 W. Winchester Road,
Libertyville.
Lake County EMA has also posted several resources that we encourage you to
view. This includes Chain Inundation Maps, Fox River Maps, and an IEMA Disaster
Impact Form. View Resources
On Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the American Red Cross, Salvation Army and the Northeast Illinois Community Organizations Active in
Disasters (COAD) will join other disaster service organizations as part of a
Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC). Residents impacted by the floods and
needing assistance can come to this one-stop, resource center in Round Lake
Beach to meet with trained counselors to receive financial assistance and
housing information from team representatives. Also, the MARC will offer free
in-kind donations.
Where
965 E. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, (The old Garden Fresh location)
When
Thursday, July 20, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. Lunch and dinner
will be provided to clients.
Friday, July 21, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., Lunch and dinner will be
provided to clients.
Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon, Snacks will be provided to clients.
Drop-Off Donation Site
To help ensure victims/clients receive the items they need,
the Salvation Army has created a toll-free Donation Hotline (888-369-1349) for
donors to call and get information on the specific items needed. Callers
will be asked to identify what items they have to donate and if they are not
useable items specifically for this flood, the Salvation Army will decline
receiving the donation. If they are non-perishable items that can be used in
this disaster (or future ones), they will be given an Authorization Code and
times the MARC is open to accept their donation. With the Authorization Code,
they may drive to the MARC at their convenience any of the three days and drop
off their items with designated Donation Management personnel. Callers can
leave a message and get a call back should they call after hours or during
times of heavy call volume.
 We created a form for the public to submit damages to their property so
we know how they have been impacted by the recent flooding. So far, we have received over 1300 submissions. This information
will be available to our partners. Please share this link with others in
your community: https://goo.gl/5bG3pU
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We have started receiving reports of scams
targeting flood damage victims. We encourage everyone to be aware of who they
are talking to and avoid giving any personal information over the phone. View www.lakecountyil.gov/flood for more info.
Major roads have opened up since yesterday’s update.
This includes US 41 between IL 21 and Delany Road, IL Route 60,
173, and 120! For updated road
conditions, please visit Lake County PASSAGE at www.lakecountypassage.com or
listen to 1620 AM.
Help us spread the word! Flood waters may contaminate wells. Drinking and/or washing with water from a private well that has been flooded is not advised as the well water may be contaminated with bacteria and other contaminants. Residents on private wells need to have their water tested after floodwaters have receded. The Health Department is offering free water testing to residents whose wells are affected by flooding. For additional information on well water testing, residents can contact Environmental Health Services at (847) 377-8020.
The Red Cross has two reception centers open to assist residents
displaced by flooding. The following locations will be open tonight, and Red
Cross will assess the need for reception centers on a day-by-day basis.
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Magee
Middle School
500 N. Cedar Lake Road
Round Lake
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Jefferson Middle School
600 South Lewis Avenue
Waukegan, IL 60085.
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