Mercer County Illinois Office of Emergency Management

03/31/2023

***Expired***
11:30 Update. Upgraded to High Risk Event.

03/09/2023

02/14/2023

Thank you for your lifetime of community service Tony. Rest easy dear friend, you will be missed so much.

It is with great regret and sadness that the OEM announces the death of Chief Deputy Tony Tracy, who passed away while off-duty on 13 February.

With a lifetime of service, our OEM Chief Deputy previously & proudly served as the EMS Chief for Geneseo Ambulance, an EMT-I for Atkinson Ambulance, the EMS Coordinator for Carbon Cliff-Barstow Fire, a 9-1-1 Telecommunicator for Geneseo Police and the Chairman of the Henry County 9-1-1 Board... just to name a few.

He will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives he so greatly impacted.
R.I.P Brother. Thank you for your Dedicated Service.

02/02/2023

Dress accordingly if planning to be outside this evening through tomorrow morning! Increased risk for frostbite on exposed skin in only 20-30 minutes and dangerous temperatures for pets and livestock left outdoors.

01/26/2023

Please note the change in date. We are now meeting in March, rather than February. Thank you!

12/23/2022

Friday, December 23, 2022: If someone needs an emergency warming location, Brookstone of Aledo is available, Keithsburg Fire Department is available, and Matherville Fire is available until 5 pm. Please bring your own provisions, medications, etc.

12/08/2022

With thick fog like we've been experiencing today, remember that your headlights may not work on the "auto" setting. You need to turn them ON and reduce your speed.

11/14/2022

Happening today! Tune in to WRMJ.

10/21/2022

Mercer County Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation planning committee meeting.

06/15/2022

⚠️⛈️ Severe thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon through evening, as a cold front moves through the region. Damaging winds, large hail and a few tornadoes are all possible. Stay weather aware today, as storms will likely fire up fast!

06/15/2022

Here are some great tips for keeping you, your family, and even your pets safe while grilling this summer:

https://www.nfpa.org//-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/Grilling_safety_Tips.pdf

Reproduced from NFPA’s website, www.nfpa.org/publiceducation. © NFPA.