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.
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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."
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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.
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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
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