Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Case Counts* in Kendall County
Total Cases in Residents: 2135
New Cases**: 15
Total Cases of Residents In-Recovery: 1580
Total Deaths: 26
*Case Counts are provisional as of 4:00 pm on 10.01.2020 and subject to change.
**New cases are included in total case number.
Do1Thing for Emergency Preparedness – Think about Power in October
Do 1 Thing is a 12-month program that makes it easy for you to prepare yourself, your family, and your community for emergencies or disasters.
GOAL FOR OCTOBER: Be able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage.
We count on electricity for heat, food, and medical needs. Many gas appliances even need electricity to run. A power outage is an emergency that often follows another emergency—like a tornado or winter storm. That makes it even more important to be prepared in advance.
Power Outage Safety
- Discard food if the temperature in your refrigerator exceeds 40 degrees for more than 2 hours.
- Stay away from downed power lines and anything they are in contact with such as fences or buildings.
- Never drive over downed power lines; they may be energized.
- Never use charcoal or gas grills inside a structure. You may be overcome by carbon monoxide.
- If you must use candles, be sure to use them safely. Never leave candles burning unattended.
Tasks to be able to safely meet your basic needs during an electrical outage:
- Have flashlights ready in an easily accessible place and check batteries in flashlights and radios.
- Acquire and learn how to safely use a portable generator.
- Create a power outage plan and decide what you can do before, during and after a power outage to minimize the effect on your household.
For more information on Do1Thing, visit https://www.kendallhealth.org/emergency-preparedness/do-1-thing/
For more information on COVID-19, please visit our Kendall County Health Department COVID-19 information page.
