News Items Archive - Vermilion County

EMA

Outdoor Warning Sirens

The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to Vermilion County municipalities for the activation of community outdoor warning systems. This guidance is not a policy statement, but is presented to serve as a foundation on which a common approach can be used to provide warning of impending danger to county residents.

EMA

Tornado Watches vs Warnings

What is the difference between a Tornado Watch and a Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service?

EMA

Most Homeowners Insurance Does Not Cover Flooding

Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, affecting every region and state. Floods cause physical and emotional anguish, as well as financial devistation. In fact, just one inch of water in an average home can cause more than $25,000 in damage.

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Elections

SB 1863 and HB 2238

Last Thursday, June 18, 2020, Governor J. B. Pritzker signed into law SB 1863 and HB 2238 which will change the way the November 3, 2020 will be held.

Elections

Notice to Vote By Mail Voters

Your ballot may be returned to the election authority by mail, or delivered in person. In person delivery can be by either the voter or by any person authorized by the voter, or by a company licensed as a motor carrier of property by the Illinois Commerce Commission under the Illinois Commercial Transportation Law, which is engaged in the business of making deliveries.

Elections

Danville Election Commission Voter Outreach

Danville Election Commission Executive Director Sandy Delhaye announced that the last day for residents of the City of Danville to register to vote (excluding Grace Period Registration) prior to November 3, 2020, General Election is October 6, 2020.

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COVID-19

COVID-19 Press Release

Press Release The State of Illinois and Federal Government have declared a public health emergency as a result of the pandemic coronavirus. The circumstances change daily. There are calls by health officials to slow down personal contacts and maintain …

COVID-19

Court During COVID-19

For information about how your local court is handling cases during the pandemic, see the Administrative office of the Illinois Court website at illinoiscourts.gov/administrative/covid-19.asp or your local court’s website.