Elmhurst Prepares for Possible Severe Weather

The City of Elmhurst’s Streets Division is preparing pallets of sandbags for residents to pick up and use.

There are also sandbags, shovels and a pile of sand available for residents to fill additional bags after hours, according to the city.

Materials are available in the parking lot of the Public Works Garage.

Low-lying areas and inlets have been checked, and the first cycle of city street sweeping has been completed, the city reported. Residents can help by keeping inlets clear of debris.

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a flash flood watch for portions of Illinois and Indiana, including DuPage County, through Friday morning. A flash flood watch means that conditions may develop the lead to flash flooding.

Monitor forecasts and be prepared to take action if a flash flood warning is issued by the National Weather Service.