Ullin Illinois Fire Rescue Department

Ullin Illinois Fire Rescue Department Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Serving Pulaski County Illinois

09/04/2026

Heat index values from 105-110 will be common each day through Saturday. Triple digit heat index values may continue through the Labor Day weekend over portions of the southeast Missouri, especially along the Current River. It will remain unseasonably hot through the middle of next week.

09/04/2026

Very hot and humid conditions will continue through Saturday with afternoon heat index values of 105-110 each day. Triple digit heat index values may linger into Sunday over southwestern portions of the Quad State.

09/04/2026

๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ด๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜€ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚

September is ๐—ก๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฃ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ต, a reminder that disasters don't wait for the perfect time. Whether it's a house fire, severe weather, a power outage, or another emergency, preparedness isn't about expecting the worst. It's about being ready to protect the people who matter most.

Preparedness doesn't happen all at once. It happens one decision at a time.

Throughout September, IESMA will share practical ideas that individuals, families, employers, and communities can use to become more prepared. Each post will include one simple action you can complete the same day. Small steps taken consistently can make a significant difference when an emergency occurs.

Prepared communities begin with prepared people.

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†

Choose one place in your home where you'll keep all your emergency preparedness supplies and important documents.

09/04/2026

๐—ž๐—ป๐—ผ๐˜„ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ธ๐˜€

Every community faces different hazards.

In Illinois, we prepare for tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, flooding, winter storms, extreme heat, hazardous materials incidents, and power outages. Understanding which hazards are most likely where you live, and work helps you prepare for the situations you're most likely to experience.

Preparedness isn't about preparing for every possible disaster.
It's about preparing for the ones most likely to affect you.

When you understand your local risks, your emergency plans become simpler, more practical, and more effective.

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†

Identify the three emergencies most likely to affect your household. Discuss what you would do if one occurred today.

09/04/2026

๐—•๐˜‚๐—ถ๐—น๐—ฑ ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐˜† ๐—ž๐—ถ๐˜

Many emergencies don't require specialized equipment.

They require having everyday necessities available when stores are closed, roads are blocked, or utilities are interrupted.

An emergency kit doesn't have to be expensive or assembled all at once. Start with the basics and add a few items whenever you shop. Over time, you'll build a resource that helps your family remain safe and comfortable during an unexpected disruption.

Preparedness is less about buying everything today and more about building capability over time.

๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—ฒ ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฝ ๐—ง๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†

Add one item to your emergency kit. It could be bottled water, a flashlight, batteries, medications, a first aid item, or shelf-stable food. One item today is one less item you'll need tomorrow.

09/04/2026

The Cache River Days Committee would like to thank Shawnee Mass Transit District for providing shuttle services on September 12th!

08/31/2026

๐Ÿš’๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ CALLING ALL AREA EMERGENCY SERVICES & COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS! ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿš‘

We are inviting area Fire Departments, Pulaski County Emergency Management Services, Illinois Rural Water Association, EMS, law enforcement, first responders, community organizations, and anyone else who would like to participate to join us for our upcoming community parade!

๐Ÿ“… Saturday, September 12, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Lineup Location: Lighthouse House of Refuge on Virginia Street
๐Ÿ•ฅ Lineup begins: 10:30 a.m.
๐Ÿš’ Parade begins: 11:00 a.m.

We would love to have your department, agency, or organization be part of the parade! Bring your vehicles, apparatus, equipment, flags, and hometown spirit as we come together to celebrate our community. ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿš“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

Whether you are a fire department, EMS agency, emergency management, water association, law enforcement agency, civic organization, or another community group โ€” we want you to be part of it!

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Letโ€™s come together, celebrate our community, and honor the people and organizations who work so hard to serve it!

We hope to see you there! ๐Ÿš’๐Ÿš‘๐Ÿš“๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ

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125 South Railroad Street
Ullin, IL
62992

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+16188453000

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