McHenry County1/14/2011

McHenry County e-News
A message from the Chairman... 
McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler
Ken Koehler
 County Board Chairman

 

Dear McHenry County Resident,

 

Happy New Year and welcome to the first edition of the e-News of the new year!  I hope everyone is staying safe as we experience the Illinois winter.  While the McHenry County Division of Transportation is working hard to keep County roads clear, please also utilize the safe winter driving tips and resources for road conditions provided in the articles below.

 

Additionally, please keep in mind that McHenry County Government facilities will be closed on Monday, January 17th in reflection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  We will re-open Tuesday, January 18th for regular business hours.

 

Sincerely,

 

Kenneth D. Koehler

County Board Chairman

 
Winter Safe Driving Tips      
  • Don't crowd the plow - a snowplow operator's field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they may not see you. 
  • Watch out for black ice roads that appear clear but can be treacherous. Take it slow when approaching intersections, off-ramps, bridges, and shady areas - all are prone to black ice.
  • Always keep your gas tank at least two-thirds full to prevent the vehicle's fuel line from freezing.
  • Do not travel unless absolutely necessary - if you do have to make a trip, check the forecast and make sure someone is aware of your travel route.
  • Always carry an emergency car care kit that contains jumper cables, flares or reflectors, windshield washer fluid, a small ice scraper, traction material, blankets, non-perishable food and a first aid kit.
  • Carry a cell phone and dial *999 for roadway assistance.
  • Always wear a safety belt.  
  • Motorists are urged to check travel conditions before any trip. You can get interstate condition information by calling 1-800-452-IDOT (4368), Illinois Tollway information by calling 1-800-TOLL-FYI or online at www.gettingaroundillinois.com and click on the "winter road conditions" icon.

 

McHenry County Sheriff's Office Update

 

Winter Weather Resource Information

 

The McHenry County Sheriff's Office has provided the following links to several resources informing residents of building closures and on road conditions.

 

  • For road conditions on State Highways in Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Transportation website for information: http://www.gettingaroundillinois.com/ and click on "Winter Road Conditions".
  • For information on Wisconsin road conditions, visit: http://www.dot.state.wi.us/travel/.
  • The McHenry County Sheriff's Office communicates with the public through several outlets you can register with. You can sign up to receive email or text message from Nixle at www.nixle.com. Nixle messages can be alerts, advisories, community messages, or traffic alerts. The Sheriff's Office also may send out text and email alerts to registered users of Northwest Herald "TextAlerts" system. Sign up at www.nwherald.com and click on the Text Alerts box.
  • The McHenry County Government will post Building closures on the Emergency Closing Center website: http://www.emergencyclosingcenter.com/ecc/home.jsp Sign up to be notified for up to two "closure" notifications through email. Enter in the Facility Name "McHenry County Government Center."
MCDH Update

 

PERSONAL HEALTH SERVICES

 

The McHenry County Medical Reserve Corps (MCMRC) will host an orientation and training at 7pm on Thursday, January 27 at The Pointe, 5650 Northwest Highway, in Crystal Lake.  New volunteers and those interested in joining the Corps are encouraged to attend.  Light refreshments will be served. 

 

The MRC is a community-based network of volunteers that assist public health efforts in times of special need or disaster, e.g. during a major communicable disease outbreak, an earthquake, flood, fire, evacuation or an act of terrorism.

 

The MCMRC welcomes volunteers for nonmedical critical support functions as well as current or retired health professionals.  These individuals play a critical role in strengthening McHenry County's ability to respond in emergency situations.  To learn more about McHenry County's MRC, call Liz Hackett at 815-334-4932 or visit www.mcdhprepare.info.

 

McHenry County Board 
 

Chairman - Kenneth D. Koehler

Vice Chairman - John Jung, Jr.


District 1


Robert Nowak

Robert "Bob" Bless

Anna May Miller

Marc J. Munaretto


District 2

 

                                       JS "Scott" Breeden
                                       James L. Heisler
Kenneth D. Koehler
Donna Kurtz

District 3

Mary L. Donner
Kathleen Bergan Schmidt 
Nick Provenzano
Barbara Wheeler

District 4

Sue Draffkorn
John D. Hammerand
Pete Merkel 
Sandra Fay Salgado

District 5

Tina Hill
John Jung, Jr.
Virginia Peschke 
Paula Yensen

District 6

Randall Donley 
Mary T. McCann 
Diane Evertsen 
Ersel C. Schuster

 

In This Issue
Winter Safe Driving Tips
MCSO Update
MCDH Update

McHenry County Employment Opportunities 

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