Kankakee, IL – Hundreds of Kankakee residents are picking up free Storm Ready Kits this week as part of a new community preparedness initiative sponsored by ComEd and the City of Kankakee.
According to a city announcement, 400 local households will receive the free emergency kits designed to help families stay safe during power outages and severe weather events. The kits include essential items such as flashlights, batteries, first-aid supplies, and informational guides on storm safety.
City officials said the partnership aims to improve readiness as Illinois enters the late-fall storm season, when strong winds and power disruptions become more frequent. “This program helps ensure our community is better prepared for unexpected emergencies,” the city stated in its post.
Residents can register for a free kit online through the city’s website: https://citykankakee-il.gov/…/esu-dpw/comed-storm-kits.php. Supplies are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The initiative also provides information in both English and Spanish to reach more residents across Kankakee’s diverse community. City leaders encouraged all residents to review their home emergency plans and check their storm supplies as winter weather approaches.
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