The month of April has historically produced more tornadoes, and more tornado fatalities in Illinois than any other month. Violent tornadoes have recently devastated areas across the country, including the strong twister that recently hit southern Illinois destroying hundreds of homes and businesses, killing six people, and injuring and displacing hundreds more. In this edition of County Update, Lake County Emergency Management Coordinator Kent McKenzie provides some important information on how to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies. Watch now (30 minutes).
Watch County Update: Prepare for Emergencies
Be prepared and keep your family safe! This video provides important information on how to prepare for severe weather and other emergencies.
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Penny Novy June 18, 2013 at 09:01 am
I saw a post about requesting a new toter 2-3 weeks ago and called Waste Management right away to…Read More get my name on the list. They told me the new 35-gallon one would be delivered the week of 6/24. When I looked outside this morning upon hearing a truck, I saw that they took my old one and replaced it with the 35-gallon toter. (Today is my trash day.)
It may take time for the delivery to occur since it takes longer than when they pickup your trash and it's someone with a different vehicle doing it.
The only problem I have with WM is they didn't take the old wicker lawn chair I left out for the trash.
Alan Danenberg June 18, 2013 at 12:06 pm
While I understand the intended benefits of these new toters (increased efficiencies by WM, which…Read More should help keep residents' costs down), there has been an unintended consequence to this. As you walk around the neighborhood, you now see the majority of homes having to leave the toters OUTSIDE, even for those who were successful in getting the smaller ones delivered.
How many homes now have their garbage sitting alongside their garages, or even out on their driveways, all the time? Not exactly eye-appeal. I was able to fit mine into the garage, barely, next to my recycle toter, but now I can't open the back door of my car when its in the garage.
I only hope that the raccoons don't figure out how to lift the lids!
Cristel Mohrman (Editor) June 16, 2013 at 10:59 am
Thanks for posting! You can also add this to our regional garage sale map for added exposure!…Read More http://buffalogrove.patch.com/groups/week-ahead/p/garage-yard-and-estate-sales-in-buffalo-grove-listed-here_08f0c75e
Cristel Mohrman (Editor) June 10, 2013 at 10:02 am
What a great story! Thanks for sharing your winnings with this man and for sharing your story on…Read More Patch!