Ice Storm Expected Thurs. Dec. 18, 2008

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for our area involving snow and ice accumulations that may cause treacherous conditions. On Wednesday, the city of LaSalle staff and Red Cross officials held an emergency planning meeting to discuss the city's approach to handling this storm. Although the city has taken precautions, it is difficult at this time to predict exactly what type of weather will hit our area. Residents and businesses are advised to make their own emergency plans and monitor weather conditions. Should the city activate their emergency plan, staff will make every attempt to communicate the city's activities and knowledge of conditions to the public using the Code Red system as a primary means of contact. Other forms of communication could include:

• Radio announcements
• Notices posted on the city's Website
• Updates on the city's Twitter account

Additional winter weather emergency resources:
FEMA Winter Storm Information
IEMA Winter Storm Preparedness
CDC Winter Weather Information
American Red Cross Winter Storm Information
You Tube video on Food Supplies during an emergency
You Tube video on Water Supplies during an emergency