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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

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

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.The Big Muddy River continues to rise due to heavy rain last week
and over the weekend. The river will crest on Thursday before
starting a very slow fall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:00 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 28.1 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 31.0
feet early Thursday morning.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
30.7 feet on 01/26/1949.


&&

Marion Fire Department receives AEDs to combat heart failure

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MARION, Il. -- The Marion Fire Department has received nine automated external defibrillators (AEDs) along with operation training for the firefighters.  

An AED is a transportable device used to jumpstart a person's heart back into rhythm using electricity. 

"AEDs are lifesaving investments in our community," said Will Davis, Heartland CEO. "I'm very pleased that Marion Fire Department is now equipped with AEDs in their first responder vehicles, and firefighters are trained to use them." 

AEDs are specifically able to treat sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). SCA usually will lead to death unless treated in a timely manner. The AED may be able to save a person experiencing SCA's life. 

Heartland Regional Medical Center donated the AEDs. The center is a Deaconess Illinois facility. 

"The is one example of Deaconess Illinois' commitment to our local communities," said Davis. "We look forward to ongoing investments in the health and well-being of people in ¾ÅÓÎÌåÓý Illinois."

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