NID Volunteer Standby for Tornado & Storm Damage

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Apr 17, 2026
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12:00am CT

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Apr 19, 2026
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12:00am CT

Description

NID LERT volunteers - please be thinking of your availability to respond to a call out for assistance as needed in LENA and other areas as needed.

Tonight, April 17, we are having tornadoes, high winds over 60 mph and large hail in Northern Illinois and many other midwestern states. There is reported tornado damage so far in Lena and Roscoe, IL. There is already structural damage to homes, trees downed and damaged and power outages due to downed poles and lines. There are also more storms with flooding, high winds and tornadoes forecasted until late tonight.

Watch for further announcements and information for deployments.

Contact

Get Connected Icon Deac. Kathy O'Day
Get Connected Icon (847) 287-1801