Western Egyptian Food Pantry & Outreach Office of Perry County

04/27/2026

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🌪️TORNADO WATCH has been issued for parts of Southern Illinois until 9 p.m. This watch includes Franklin, Hamilton, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, Randolph, and White counties.

04/27/2026

Tornado Safety !!! As all of us know ! Today is the day folks for bad weather! So don't stand on your porch and look out and get swept away. Let's talk Tornado Safety:

Before a Tornado

Make sure all family members know the tornado safe location in your home
Store an emergency kit in your safe location
Identify where to go if you are at work or school
Make a family communications plan (especially if you are not all together)

During a Tornado

Go to a safe location away from windows on the lowest level of a sturdy building
If you are caught outside, get in a car, buckle up and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter (only if the tornado is not close enough)
Never seek shelter under a bridge and only lie flat in a ditch as a last resort
Go to a secure storm shelter if you are in a mobile home

Preparing your pets

Get your pets ready at the first sign of an approaching storm
Put your dog on a leash and your cat in a carrier
Move all pets to the shelter well ahead of the storm
Include pet food and medicines in your emergency kit

After a Tornado

Beware of downed power lines, broken gas lines and sharp/dangerous objects
Avoid damaged area
Stay off the roads to allow rescue workers clear passage
Follow instructions from local officials

04/27/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED TORNADO WATCH 160 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS EDWARDS IN ...

04/27/2026

Not only are there severe storm potential for tornadoes; but also for flash flooding. Things you might want to think about when flooding is a issue:
1. Never Drive through Flood Waters.
2. Do not drive around barricades.
3. Most flood fatalities occur in a vehicle.
4. 12 inches of water can sweep a car off the road.
5. Turn around don't drown.
6. Never walk, play, or swim in flood waters.
7. 6 inches of flood water can knock a grown adult off their feet.

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04/27/2026

🚨 IMPORTANT SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - PERRY COUNTY 🚨
SCT'S Maple Shuttle Route service between Perry and Washington Counties will be CLOSING indefinitely, EFFECTIVE MAY 8, 2026.
We apologize for any inconvenience. PLEASE SHARE!

04/27/2026

With the possibility of another round of potential severe weather on Monday stay connected by downloading our new mobile App to receive real time updates and information.

04/27/2026

Today Southern Illinois is most likely going to experience severe weather. Are you ready?
1. Charge all devices
2. Store Important Documents in Water safe bag and somewhere safe.
3. Secure any fly away objects.
4. Know where to go in your home, for shelter. (Inner most room of house, no windows)
5. Weather Radio or Weather App to give you up to date information.

04/17/2026

We have some extra fruit outside! Come and get it!