PACE Bus Offering Special Service From Waukegan to Flood Resource Center

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July 20, 2017

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PACE Bus Offering Special Service From Waukegan to Flood Resource Center

Were you impacted by the flood? The Multi-Agency Resource Center opens today in Round Lake Beach where you can connect with the services and resources you need. 

There will be a special PACE bus taking people from the Waukegan area to the Multi-Agency Resource Center. Catch the bus at Catholic Charities, 671 S. Lewis Ave., Waukegan at the following times:

Today - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trip Friday - 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Trip Saturday- 10 a.m. Only


Disaster/Flood Resource Center to Open in Round Lake Beach

Today, 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 can come to this one-stop, resource center in Round Lake Beach to meet with trained counselors for resources, obtain housing and insurance information and other assistance from team representatives. Also, the MARC will offer free in-kind donations. There will be translators available. Clients will be able to get information on clean-up assistance and shop for items they may need for clean-up and recovery. The Lake County Health Department /Community Health Center will also be on hand to give free water testing kits to those whose wells are affected by flooding. 

Where
965 E. Rollins Road, Round Lake Beach, (The old Garden Fresh location)

When
Today,  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, July 22, 9 a.m. – noon, Snacks will be provided to clients.

Donation Hotline 
The Salvation Army has created a toll-free Donation Hotline (888-369-1349). If you wish to donate items, you must call the hotline to determine if your donation is usable specifically for this flood. We are unable to accept spontaneous donations at the site, therefore you must call the hotline and use the process that has been set up for this event.

Insurance Questions
The Illinois Department of Insurance will also be on-hand to answer questions regarding insurance coverage. Bilingual support will be available. For those not able to attend the MARC, they can call the Department of Insurance Hotline at 866-445-5364 to get insurance questions answered. 


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I consider it an honor to be able to serve the Waukegan, Gurnee, Beach Park and Zion communities as your District 2 Board Member.  I hope this newsletter provides you with an insight to Lake County news, local topics and a way for you to connect with neighbors and fellow residents. 

If you have any comments or concerns, please contact me at: dhewitt@lakecountyil.gov or 
847-244-2742.
Thank you,
Diane Hewitt

Diane Hewitt
 
 

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