The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting a water flow test at South 17th & Walnut on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. The test will begin at approximately 011:00 A.M. and finish by 12:00 P.M. the same day. Residents may experience rust in the water during or immediately after the testing procedure. The water is safe; however you may want to refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear.
The St. Charles Fire Department will be conducting two water flow tests on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. The first test at 1145 North 5th Avenue will begin at approximately 01:00 P.M. and finish by 02:00 P.M. the same day. The second test at 3451 Swenson Avenue will go from 02:00 P.M. to 03:00 P.M. Residents may experience rust in the water during or immediately after the testing procedure. The water is safe; however you may want to refrain from doing laundry until the water is clear.
St. Charles just experienced its first significant snowfall of the season. According to the National Weather Service, 8.1 inches of heavy, wet snow was dumped on St. Charles. Heavy snow and cold weather can pose serious health risks, especially with prolonged exposure. Children and the elderly are at the highest risk during these winter storms.
Please review the following winter storm safety tips from the St. Charles Fire Department to help you weather this storm and be prepared for the next one:
The St. Charles Fire Department has retained Accredited Agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) for once again meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The St. Charles Fire Department is one of only 250 agencies to achieve Internationally Accredited Agency status with the CFAI and the Center for Public Safety Excellence, Inc. The Department was first accredited in 2013.
Anatomy of a Mobile Stroke Unit Response
St. Charles paramedics recently utilized the Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Mobile Stroke Unit. Here's how it helped assist with a reported stroke:
Non-emergency/Administration: 630-377-4458
Emergency: 911
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112 N. Riverside Avenue
St. Charles, IL 60174
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