The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) is open today from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM! If you were affected by the July 13-16 storms, the DRC is here to assist with your disaster assistance application process, answer any questions you may have, and help you submit information online.

Will County EMA Announces Partial Opening of Warm Water Siphon into Kankakee River Read the full press release here:

Cold wind chills are expected tonight through Thursday morning. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph. To stay safe, be sure to: Bundle up warmly. Keep your gas tank full. Check your tire pressure. Have jumper cables, a blanket, an ice scraper, and a cell phone charger in your car.

Heads up, everyone! With the chance of a rain/snow mix today and tomorrow, it's time to gear up for safe travels this holiday season. Check local weather forecasts and road conditions before you head out:

Winterize your vehicle before the cold hits! Here are a few tips to keep your car ready for winter: - Keep your gas tank at least half full to prevent fuel lines from freezing - Check tire pressure and fluid levels - Inspect for leaks and worn hoses #WinterCarPrep #WinterReady

In honor of Winter Weather Preparedness Week, make sure your car is ready for whatever the season brings! Build or restock your Winter Emergency Kit with these essentials: -Jumper cables -Blankets -Water -Snacks -Flashlight Be prepared, stay safe, and keep warm this winter!

Attention, residents and business owners impacted by the July 13-16 storms! You can still apply for the assistance you need. Get started today: Online: Call: 800-621-3362 In-person: 304 N Scott Street, Joliet (FEMA & SBA is available here from 8AM-6PM)

Visit the Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) anytime between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM today. If you were impacted by the storms from July 13-16, you can apply for disaster assistance here. No appointment is needed. 2455 Glenwood Ave Joliet, IL 60435.

Ensure you are prepared by bringing the following items: - Insurance policies - Receipts - Identification - Proof of residency and/or renting (lease/housing agreement, deed, statement from landlord, renting receipt, etc.) - Utility bills

Will County residents affected by severe weather from July 13-16, 2024, can now apply for FEMA Individual Assistance. This may include grants for housing, home repairs, low-cost loans, and more. Apply at: 💻 � 1-800-621-3362 📱 FEMA App

In honor of National Preparedness Month, we're excited to continue our Disaster Preparedness Lunch and Learn Series! This week, we covered pet preparedness. Next week, we'll dive into nuclear safety, and the following week will focus on financial preparedness.#PreparednessMonth

Severe weather is forecasted for tonight and into early tomorrow morning. Please stay safe by having multiple ways to receive alerts, and make sure you know where to take shelter if necessary.

📷Back-to-School Safety Alert! As we get ready for the new school year, it’s crucial to stay informed about emergency plans and procedures at your child’s school. @iloveuguysfoundation is dedicated to safeguarding the joy of youth through collaboration with families and schools.

It’s Back-to-School Time! Ensure your child's school records are current and review emergency contact numbers with them. Get informed about the school’s emergency procedures and drills. Let’s make this school year both exciting and safe!

🌩️⚡️ Stay safe during tonight's thunderstorms! Remember to stay indoors, avoid windows, and to have an emergency kit ready! #ThunderstormSafety #StaySafe

Will County Residents and Businesses impacted by last night's severe weather: Please take a moment to complete this brief damage assessment survey to help the county and local officials gauge the impact of the recent storm across the entire area. Click the link to participate.

With ongoing hot temperatures and continued power outages throughout the county, consider one of the cooling centers in the community by visiting:

ComEd is continuing to work to restore power in the region. They are anticipating 80% of outages to be restored by Wednesday, 7/17/24, at 3PM, and the remaining customers restored by Friday, 7/19, at 6PM. ComEd Customers can sign up for outage alerts at

An extended stretch of dry, seasonably cooler and less humid weather is expected for much of the remainder of the week and coming weekend. With power outages throughout the area, we are working with municipalities to assess cooling centers that will be open today.