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IDPH | Illinois Department of Public Health retweeted
Jun 16
UPDATE: The @NWS has upgraded the risk for #severeweather for tomorrow (Wednesday) to "moderate" (level 4 of 5) for central #Illinois. Possibilities include damaging winds with gusts up to 60-75 mph, large hail, scattered #tornadoes, and #flashflooding.
#ILWx
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If you're an Illinois resident, you've probably checked the weather app at least three times today. 🌪️
With severe weather likely in much of the state, now is a good time to make sure you're prepared.
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With severe weather likely today, take a few minutes to:
✓ Charge devices
✓ Review your emergency plan
✓ Know where you'll shelter
✓ Prepare for potential power outages
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One more thing: food safety.
If the power goes out, refrigerated food may become unsafe after 4 hours. When in doubt, throw it out.
Stay safe, Illinois. 🌪️
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⚠️ "Should I be worried about Ebola?"
Short answer: risk is extremely low.
Long answer: keep reading.
Here’s what Illinois residents should know 🧵
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We know news about outbreaks can feel alarming. Right now, the risk to the general public in Illinois remains low, and public health agencies are actively monitoring the situation.
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Misinformation spreads fast during outbreaks. For updates, rely on trusted public health sources like IDPH.
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🆕 5/20/26 UPDATE: Confirmatory testing by CDC did not detect hantavirus in the previously reported suspected Winnebago County case. The resident is no longer considered a potential hantavirus case and no further public health action is needed.
Hantavirus thread incoming ⚠️
But you have to promise to read this whole thread before panic-texting your group chat. Deal?
Here's what Illinois residents should know. 🧵
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"Headcheese" sounds unserious. Listeria is not.
IDPH is warning Illinois residents about a listeria outbreak linked to certain Daisy Brand headcheese products sold at deli counters. Here’s what you need to know 🧵
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If you ate the product and feel sick, contact a healthcare provider.
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Reminder: deli meats and refrigerated ready-to-eat foods should always be stored and handled safely to reduce the risk of foodborne illness. More information is available: fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts…
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