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ProtectDuPage

  1. June's preparedness theme is Outdoor Event Safety. Visit protectdupage.org for outdoor event preparedness tips.
  2. May is here. April showers may be over but severe weather season is just beginning. Learn how to prepare at protectdupage.org
  3. Check out Nixle and sign up to receive emergency alerts: shar.es/pD5VZ
  4. Visit ProtectDuPage.org 2 learn abt severe weather preparedness & a related contest - 100 weather radios will be awarded to IL residents
  5. Special Weather Statement issued for DuPage County. Conditions may impact this afternoon's rush hour commute. More info protectdupage.org
  6. The Weather Seminar is almost here! Fox Chicago's Tammie Souza will be our emcee. More info can be found at dupagesevereweather.com.
  7. Heaviest snowfall in DuPage has ended. Approx. 200 ComEd customers in DuPage are without power; power is expected to be restored by 11:15.
  8. Heaviest snow will end around 8 am- Snowfall may exceed one inch per hour between 5 am and 8 am- Drivers should exercise extreme caution
  9. Winter Weather Advisory issued for DuPage Cnty. Conditions may impact tomorrow morning's rush hour commute. More info protectdupage.org
  10. There's still time to register for the 2012 Advanced Severe Weather Seminar. Visit dupagesevereweather.com for more information.
  11. Winter Weather Advisory from 12-6 p.m. today, with anticipated snowfall amount of up to three inches. ProtectDupage.org for more info.
  12. DuPage Weather Update for your afternoon commute: Snow will continue through 9-10PM w/ heaviest between now and 6PM. 6-8 inches expected.
  13. Up to 9 inches of snow expected in DuPage by this afternoon's rush hour commute. Visit ProtectDuPage.org for updates and information.
  14. Due to freezing temerpatures & wet road conditions this a.m., drivers should allow extra travel time & keep extra space between vehicles.
  15. Snowfall will be especially heavy in DuPage County during Thursday afternoon's rush hour period; be sure to allow for extra travel time.
  16. DuPage residents should prepare for tomorrow's anticipated snowfall, allowing for extra travel time during commutes to and from work.
  17. Nationwide Emergency Alert System (EAS) test to take place on Wednesday, November 9, at 1 p.m. More info available at ProtectDuPage.org
  18. Nat'l Weathr Srvc reporting smoke from yesterday's fire should move out of DuPage by by late this afternoon. More info at protectdupage.org
  19. Smoke from a forest fire in MN is moving thru DuPage County. More details are available at www.ProtectDuPage.org.
  20. September is National Preparedness Month. Learn how to Get a Kit, Make a Plan, & Be Informed at www.Ready.gov.