Champaign County Economic Development Corporation

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 17, 2026

Public Health to Open Emergency Shelter as Severe Storms Expected This Afternoon

Free Emergency Shelter Opens This Afternoon; All Residents Welcome

CHAMPAIGN, IL – In preparation for severe storms forecast to impact the area this afternoon, Champaign-Urbana Public Health District (CUPHD) is opening their facility as an emergency shelter for residents seeking safety. All residents are welcome, and emergency services are provided at no cost.

The shelter will remain operational through 5:00 p.m. If severe weather persists, CUPHD will remain open until conditions are safe.

Shelter location and details:
• Address: 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign; entrance to the shelter will be at the south loading dock. Signs will direct people on where to go.
• Hours: 8:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m., or until end of emergency
• Accessible to all residents, especially those in mobile homes and the unhoused.
• Service animals allowed.

Residents are encouraged to bring important documents, medications, phone chargers, and any medical equipment needed. CUPHD will have basic amenities including restrooms and drinking water, real-time weather updates, and staff available to assist residents.

For additional information or questions, contact Emergency Preparedness Planner Lauryn Bradley at 217-531-5361. Updates will also be available on the District’s page (https://www.facebook.com/CUPHD/).

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17 de junio de 2026
PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA

Salud Pùblica abrira un Refugio de emergencia debido a que se esperan tormentas severas esta tarde.

El refugio de emergencia gratuito abre esta tarde; Todos los residentes son Bienvenidos.

Champaign, IL – En preparacion para las tormentas severas pronosticadas para està tarde en la zona, el Distrito de Salud Pùblica de Champaign-Urbana (CUPHD) abrirà sus instalaciónes como refugio de emergencia para los residentes que buscan seguridad. Todos los residentes son bienvenidos y los servicios de emergencia se brindan sin costo alguno.

El refugio permanecerà operativo hasta las 5:00 PM. Si el clima severo persiste, CUPHD permanecerà abierto hasta que las condiciones sean seguras.

Ubicacion y detalles del Refugio:

Dirreción: 201 West Kenyon Road, Champaign; La entrada al refugio estara en el muelle de carga Sur. Las senáles dirigiran a la gente hacia donde ir.

Horas: 8:00 a.m. asta 5:00 p.m., O hasta el final de la emergencia.

Accesible para todos los residentes, especialmente aquellos en casas móviles y los que no tienen hogar..

Se admiten animales de servicio.

Se anima a los residentes a traer documentos importantes, medicamentos, cargadores de teléfono y cualquier equipo necesario. CUPHD tendra comodidades basicas que incluyen baños y agua, actualizaciones en tiempo real y personal diponible para ayudar a los residentes.

Para obtener información adicional o preguntas, ponganse en contacto con El Planificador de Preparacion Para Emergencias Lauryn Bradley at 217-531-5361. Las actualizaciones tambien estaran disponibles en la pagina de Facebook del Distrito (https://www.facebook.com/CUPHD/).

Episode 92: A New Season of World-Class Performance

The 2026–2027 season at Krannert Center for the Performing Arts was just announced, and it’s filled with must-see performances. Terri & Carly sit down with Julianne Ehre, Assistant Director of Programming and Engagement, to dig in on those dates we need to circle on our calendar, the collaborations that make Krannert Center so unique, and how our performing arts venue stacks up against others across the country. Hint: we’re right there at the top!

With summer programming in full swing, we have more ways to spend your weekend, so tune in at chambanaproud.com or wherever you podcast to start planning.

https://chambanaproud.podbean.com/e/episode-92-a-new-season-of-world-class-performance/

This episode is sponsored by Krannert Center for the Performing Arts and supported by Busey Bank.

Our friends at the SBDC are hosting a Digital Marketing Essentials workshop in June: https://cusbdc.org/event/workshop-digital-marketing-essentials/

Join us for our next training session, Digital Marketing Essentials, on June 11 with Clanin Creative! This workshop will provide you with the tools and techniques to strengthen your digital marketing strategies. For more information + to register (no cost to attend): https://cusbdc.org/event/workshop-digital-marketing-essentials/