Sources of Information During an Emergency

Tune into local television and radio stations for current information. Local government agencies will communicate information via the media.

 Other Notification and Warning Tools

• NOAA All-Hazards Alerting Weather Radios
• Outdoor Warning Sirens
• Highway Advisory Radio and Highway Message Signs

Online Information

Only use online information from reliable sources such as Alert Lake County and local government websites. Other reliable sources include:

Public Health

• Lake County Health Department/Community Health Center
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Emergency Management

• Lake County Emergency Management Agency
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency
• Federal Emergency Management Agency

Law Enforcement

• Lake County Sheriff's Office

Weather and Flooding

• Stormwater Management Commission
• National Weather Service
• Fox Waterway Agency
• Illinois Department of Natural Resources