Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

⚠️ SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY REMINDER ⚠️

As cleanup continues following recent storms, METCAD 9-1-1 asks residents to help keep emergency lines available for true emergencies.

📞 CALL 9-1-1 ONLY IF:
✅ A power line is arcing, sparking, or actively causing a hazard.
✅ A downed tree or power line has struck a home or other structure.
✅ There is an immediate threat to life or safety.

🚫 DO NOT CALL 9-1-1 FOR:
❌ Downed trees that are not creating an emergency hazard.
❌ Power outages.
❌ Downed power lines that are not arcing and have not impacted a structure.
❌ Tree debris in roadways or yards.

⚡ To report power outages or downed power lines, contact Ameren at 1-800-755-5000.

🌪 WHEN OUTDOOR WARNING SIRENS SOUND:
• Go indoors immediately.
• Seek shelter in a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor.
• Stay away from windows.
• Monitor local media, weather apps, or NOAA Weather Radio for additional information.

🛑 Remember: Outdoor warning sirens are designed to alert people who are OUTDOORS. They are not intended to be heard inside every home or building.

🏠 Be prepared before severe weather strikes:
• Know where you will take shelter.
• Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
• Create a family emergency plan.
• Keep an emergency kit with essential supplies.

Thank you for helping keep 9-1-1 available for those experiencing life-threatening emergencies.

May 4-8 is Economic Development Week & for generations, economic development has created opportunity and strengthened communities across the world. This week, we reflect on that legacy while focusing on the growth, innovation, and resilience that will define the next 100 years.