On Wednesday morning July 13, 2017 the Village of Round Lake experienced over 7.5 inches of rain. As I drove through the community, I experienced firsthand how many of our residents and businesses have suffered from this record breaking event. On behalf of the entire Village staff and Board of Trustees, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

This morning Lake County declared a State of Emergency due to the significant flooding throughout the County. FEMA funding may be available to aid in the clean up and recovery process. In order to submit an application, Lake County needs to document a certain dollar amount to qualify for 80% FEMA funding of public damage.

Governor Bruce Rauner and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency are in Lake County today to view the impact of flooding throughout our communities.

The Red Cross opened three reception centers to assist residents displaced by flooding yesterday. The following locations will be open today, and Red Cross will assess the need for reception centers on a day-by-day basis.  Clean-up kits can be obtained through the Red Cross.

Magee Middle School
500 N. Cedar Lake Road
Round Lake 

The Chapel
25270 IL Route 60
Grayslake

Foss Park Golf Course (This reception center is scheduled to close at 1 p.m. The Red Cross is working on providing another reception center in this area).
3124 Argonne Dr.
North Chicago

While many roadways have been able to open back up for travel, there are still road closures throughout the county. Nippersink Road by Dawn Marie Drive is closed indefinitely until repaired. Despite the water receding, the road is unsafe is to drive on. Round Lake Public Works is working on the problem.

PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE AROUND ANY BARRICADES.

For updated road conditions, please visit Lake County PASSAGE at www.lakecountypassage.com or listen to 1620 AM.

It is dangerous to drive through water. Motorists should remember to “Turn Around, Don’t Drown”.