DuPage County west of Chicago is one of the wealthiest counties in Illinois and hosts major corporate headquarters research facilities and O'Hare Airport's western approach corridor. The West Branch DuPage River creates flooding risk through suburban communities. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor and has experienced significant tornado events including the 1990 Plainfield tornado which killed 29 people just south of the county. Major corporate employers including McDonald's headquarters create critical economic infrastructure emergency planning requirements.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2013 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (630) 407-6800 |
| Emergency Shelters | 20 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-88 I-355 IL-53 IL-83 |
// County Profile
| County | DuPage County IL |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Population | 936 |
| Area | 334 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Illinois Counties
// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.