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Lake County News
Linda Pedersen Lake County Board Member and Forest Preserve Commissioner |
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| Linda Pedersen, District 1 Representative | |
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Linda Pedersen
Lake County Board
District 1 Representative |
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Saturday, February 19, 5:30 p.m.
Emergency Management Partner Information
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Lake County from 3 a.m. Sunday, February 20, through Sunday afternoon.
Because of the warmer temperatures during the past several days and the expected precipitation over the next few days, the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) has issued a "green flood alert," meaning that minor flooding is occurring or possible across Lake County.
Additionally, as follow-up to the February 1st and 2nd blizzard, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) requested that all public entities affected by the storm submit a report of specific excess costs using guidance and a form that they provided. Lake County entities were asked to submit their reports through the Lake County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and we received a total of 125 reports documenting excess snow emergency costs in excess of $4.4 million dollars. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and IEMA personnel will be contacting entities during the week of February 21 - 25 to verify and clarify the initial cost estimates submitted by those entities. Detailed information about this ongoing preliminary damage assessment process has been provided via separate email to those entities from whom reports were received.
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from early Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon for Lake County. Travel may become difficult, particularly early Sunday morning through mid-day Sunday. Several different kinds of winter precipitation are likely, including some accumulating snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain. Since very specific atmospheric temperature conditions are necessary for freezing rain to form, slight variations in the track or strength of a forecast storm may result in more or less icing than expected. Precipitation across Lake County is forecast to begin sometime after midnight tonight as snow. The snow could be intense at times, with accumulations of up to several inches of snow possible before the precipitation changes to sleet and freezing rain. This changeover is expected in the hours around daybreak, generally moving from southwest to northeast across Lake County. Some accumulation of freezing rain is possible, perhaps up to two or three tenths of an inch in some places, before surface temperatures warm sufficiently for the precipitation to become just rain during the day on Sunday. Ice accumulations on sidewalks, driveways, and porches, particularly elevated surfaces, may make walking somewhat hazardous on Sunday morning. Significant ice accumulation, generally from a quarter to a half inch of ice, can also cause some tree limbs, branches, and utility wires to fall, but widespread problems are not forecast with this storm. Winds of up to 30mph are also expected during the day on Sunday, which may increase the chances for minor damage to trees and utility lines. As the storm moves off to the east later on Sunday, winds from the northeast may produce some lake-effect snow enhancement in areas within several miles of Lake Michigan, and falling temperatures are expected to cause the rain to transition back to snow before ending overnight Sunday.
Lake County SMC and EMA personnel have been monitoring river and stream conditions across the county, and on Friday SMC issued a green flood alert, to remind people that flood conditions are possible over the next several days. River levels across Lake County have risen because of snowmelt cause by the relatively warm temperatures of the past several days. The Des Plaines River is below its action stage of 6.5' on gauges at Russell and Gurnee, and below the action stage of 10.5' at Lincolnshire. The expected precipitation over the next two days may cause further rises on the Des Plaines, but forecasts don't currently suggest that levels will exceed flood stage or cause any widespread problems. The Fox River upstream of Lake County at the New Munster gauge in Wisconsin is at just over 11.5', roughly halfway between the flood and moderate-flood stages. This water level doesn't generally produce any significant flooding in Lake County, but we will continue to carefully monitor the situation. Since forecasts suggest that more of the precipitation in the upper Fox River watershed will fall as snow rather than rain, significant increases are not expected on the Fox. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring conditions and will manage water levels on the Fox River and Chain O' Lakes to the extent possible through adjustment of gate settings at the dams in McHenry and Algonquin. With lake levels at winter pool stage (low), the capacity of the Fox River channel has more impact than dam operations at McHenry in regulating the flow of water out of the Chain O' Lakes. Some rise in lake stages is expected.
While no areas of widespread flooding are forecast, the mix of different kinds of precipitation over the next few days may lead to some minor localized flooding, particularly in areas where there are still piles of snow that can obstruct storm drains, ditches, and floodways. Lake County SMC and EMA will continue to monitor the situation, and will provide additional updates only if conditions are expected to or do significantly worsen.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact us, during office hours (Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at 847-377-7100, or after hours through the Lake County Sheriff's 9-1-1 center at 847-549-5200.
Thanks,
Kent
C. Kent McKenzie, CEM®
Emergency Management Coordinator
Lake County Illinois EMA
Phone 847-377-7025
Fax 847-377-7015
Cell 224-321-4246
KC9MPU
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Health Department Offers Low-cost Pet Vaccination Clinic
in Mundelein, March 12
he Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center's Animal Care and Control Program, together with the 4H Club All In Ag, will offer a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, March 12, from 9 a.m. until noon. The clinic will be held at the Fremont Township Center, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein.
This clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families.
The vaccination costs are as follows:
For Pets Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered
One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $50.00
One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $55.00
Distemper complex only: $10.00
Microchip: $15.00
Pets will be taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site.
The Health Department's Animal Care and Control Program tracks pet vaccinations and rabies tags, investigates animal bites and complaints of nuisance and neglect, as well as impounds stray animals.
For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at: (847) 949-9925.
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SWALCO Asks Lake County Residents to help Recycle and Reuse their Shoes!
Every year, millions of athletic shoes end up in landfills. SWALCO has an ongoing program to recycle worn out athletic shoes and turn them into amaterial that is used to create sports surfaces like basketball courts, tennis courts, running tracks, and playgrounds. Last year, more than 33,000 shoes were recycled and approximately 3,000 gently worn pairs of shoes were donated to a local shoe charity. To learn more about the program, or to sign up to be a collection site, please contact Merleanne Rampale at MRampale@swalco.org.
Watch the Video Here
If you have used athletic shoes to donate, visit the SWALCO website for locations.
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Public Hearing
I-94 from Route 173 to Russell Road |
Illinois Department of Transportation
Public Hearing
February 22, 2011
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Millburn Central Middle School
18550 Milburn Rd.
Wadsworth, IL 60083
Public Hearing concerning the I-94, from Illinois Route 173 to Russell Road (I-94), Phase I Parliminary Engineering an d Environmental Study. The I-94 study area extends approximately 1.5 miles from Illinois Route 173 (Rosecrans Road) on the south to Russell Road on the north and lies within the unincorporated areas of Lake County and Newport Township, and the Villages of Wadsworth and Old Mill Creek. The Preferred Alternative to provide land continuity between adjacent I-94 improvements by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation will be presented. In addition to this Phase I study, Phase II - Contract Plan Preparation and Land Acquisition and Phase III - Construction are included in the Departments 2011-2016 Proposed Highway Improvement Plan.
There will be a continuous audio-visual presentation and exhibits will be on display with IDOT and consultant personnel available to discuss the project and answer questions. The purpose of the hearing is to solicit input on Preferred Alternative. As such, attendees will be encouraged to provide their comments on the project.
More Information Here
All comments and correspondence regarding this project should be sent to:
Illinois Department of Transportation
Bureau of Programming, Attn: Marty Morse
201 West Center Court
Schaumburg, IL 60196-1096 |
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Get ready for the season at a Golf Open House
March 4th & 5th
Brae Loch Clubhouse
Golfers: Sharpen your skills, talk to golf pros, meet fellow golfers, and win prizes at a Golf Open House 3-7 p.m., Friday March 4 and 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, March 5 at the Brae Loch Clubhouse, 33600 N. Highway 45, Grayslake.
The free event sponsored by the Lake County Forest Preserves will offer lessons, tips, putting competitions, refreshments, social time with fellow golf lovers and more. Participants can step into the practice cage for a 5-minute tune up from a PGA pro.
Learn about the friendships and fun opportunities awaiting you in the open leagues planned for this year at the Forest Preserves three golf courses: Brae Loch, Countryside and ThunderHawk. League choices include a 9-hole couples league, junior league and senior league.
Youth and up are welcome to attend. Kids will enjoy the putting competition and parents can learn about opportunities to introduce their youngsters to the game.
Drawings for great golf prizes, including golf rounds and lessons, will be held hourly. Refreshments will be available.
For more information call 847-968-3454 or visit www.LCFPD.org. |
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