June 22 Tornado Updates

PRESS RELEASES

07-02-15 - Governor Rauner Extends Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for Businesses and Individuals Impacted by Recent Tornado
07-02-15 - June 2015 - Severe Storm Affected Taxpayers
06/26/15 - State Supporting Flood Fights in Several Communities
06/23/15 - Governor Rauner Deploys Search and Rescue Team to Aid Response Efforts at Lee County Campground
06/23/15 - Governor Rauner activates State Emergency Operations Center in Springfield

Multi-Agency Resource Center

A Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will be available to provide coordinated access to local and state resources for people in the Coal City area who were impacted by the tornado this week.

The MARC will be located at the Berst Hall of the St. Mary Assumption Parish in Coal City (245 S Kankakee St) and will be open:

o Fri., June 26 (Noon to 7pm)

o Sat., June 27 (8am to 6pm)

o Sun., June 28 (8am to Noon)

SHELTERS

United Methodist Church
6805 E. McArdle Road
Coal City (Grundy County)

VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS INFORMATION

FINANCIAL GIFTS ARE THE BEST WAY TO HELP!

FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO VOLUNTARY AGENCIES RESPONDING TO DISASTERS IS THE MOST EFFECTIVE WAY TO HELP
Cash allows disaster agencies to purchase exactly what is needed.
Please see the links below for ways to financially contribute.

MATERIAL DONATIONS FOR DISASTERS

Donate ONLY those things that are requested by officials and bring them to the official designated collection centers. See the below links for additional information.

TO VOLUNTEER

DO NOT GO TO THE SCENE OF A DISASTER
Due to the overwhelming response, there are far more volunteer offers than there are volunteer needs.
The arrival of unexpected volunteers will interfere with response efforts
STAY SAFE by volunteering with a reputable agency!
Volunteers will be needed most during the long-term recovery phase, which will last months/years. Please see the below links for further information.
Please be patient and WAIT until relief agencies can train you and use your help

GRUNDY COUNTY