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Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Levels on the Big Muddy River will continue to fall, dropping below
flood stage near Plumfield and Murphysboro late Sunday or Monday.

For the Big Muddy River...including Plumfield, Murphysboro...
Moderate flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

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...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY MONDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until early Monday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Wednesday the stage was 24.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
late Sunday evening.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.


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Illinois deploying Disaster Survivor Assistance teams to support COVID-19 vaccination sites

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By adwpadmin

(WSIL) -- The Pritzker administration announced the state is deploying three Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams throughout the state to serve as community outreach specialists at county-run COVID-19 vaccination sites.

These teams are federal resources, requested by the State of Illinois. 

“My administration’s vaccine plan prioritizes equity and accessibility for all Illinois residents and federal resources like the Disaster Survivor Assistance teams will help support community outreach efforts with a keen focus on underserved populations,” said Governor JB Pritzker.  “Local health departments are on the front lines of this initiative and it is critical that we provide them any and all support they need.”�

DSA teams were last deployed to Illinois in 2013 when tornadoes and severe storms ripped through the state.

Each DSA team is comprised of 8 people, and team members hail from throughout the nation.  Like all FEMA personnel, DSA team members can be identified by their official federal photo ID badge. If in doubt, immediately contact your local law enforcement or local emergency number for assistance. 

Given the current COVID environment, DSA teams will be deployed to assist local health departments serving underserved communities and vulnerable populations. 

The first DSA team will be deployed to St. Clair County this week.

These teams will be used to support the county’s call center operations to help individuals make vaccination appointments. The team will also work with various organizations throughout the community to contact seniors and other eligible populations about the availability of the vaccine.

In the coming days, the two remaining teams will be assigned to assist the Cook County Department of Public Health. These teams will be used at community ambassadors stationed at health centers to assist patients with scheduling first and second appointments. 

“FEMA’s Disaster Survivor Assistance teams are prepared to fully support Illinois� vaccine distribution plan,” said Kevin M. Sligh, acting regional administrator, FEMA Region 5. “These experienced outreach personnel are a critical resource to expanding the state’s capacity to assist individuals in accessing the COVID-19 vaccine as quickly as possible.�

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