Champaign County in east-central Illinois is home to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — one of the largest and most prestigious public universities in the United States with over 50000 students. The Kaskaskia River headwaters create localized flooding risk. The county sits in a moderate tornado corridor. The National Center for Supercomputing Applications at UIUC makes Champaign County an important digital infrastructure location hosting critical research computing systems.
// 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 | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2006 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (217) 384-3720 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-57 I-74 US-45 IL-130 |
// County Profile
| County | Champaign County IL |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| Population | 214 |
| Area | 997 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Major Cities
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// 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.