WMOK News Check – Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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Today – Sunny, with a high near 57°. With gusts as high as 18 mph.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 28°.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 67°. Winds could gust as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 41°.
The BOIL WATER ORDER in the City of Brookport, Illinois has been lifted.
The Massac County Fire Protection District has advised that a burn ban is now in effect for Massac County until further notice.
Thursday, October 2oth is this year’s International ShakeOut Day when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home.
The Great ShakeOut earthquake drills are based on scenario earthquakes that could effect the area if they were to actually take place. Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills are an annual opportunity for people in homes, schools, and organizations to practice what to do during earthquakes, and to improve preparedness. These events are made possible through a collaboration between several agencies including the USGS.
Visit the Great American Shake Out here: https://www.shakeout.org/
What can I do to be prepared for an earthquake?
There are four basic steps you can take to be more prepared for an earthquake:
Step 1: Secure your space by identifying hazards and securing moveable items.
Step 2: Plan to be safe by creating a disaster plan and deciding how you will communicate in an emergency.
Step 3: Organize disaster supplies in convenient locations.
Step 4: Minimize financial hardship by organizing important documents…
Read more here: https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-are-great-shakeout-earthquake-drills
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement and a Special Weather statement for our area.
Today and Tonight – There will be an elevated to near critical fire danger once again today due to very low humidity, dry vegetation and southwest winds 5 to 15 mph, isolated higher gusts during the afternoon.
Thursday through Tuesday The fire danger will be elevated to critical Thursday due to very low humidity, dry vegetation and southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with some higher gusts. The elevated fire danger concern will likely continue Friday on through the weekend. However, overall conditions are not expected to be as critical.
Today is Unity Day! Bullying is a pervasive ill that by one measure affects one in five youths. On Unity Day, those who are bullied are shown that they aren’t alone when people come together to wear and display orange. The color shows that those displaying it are against bullying, and are also united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. They wear orange for hope and to show support, and to show that no youth should experience bullying. The day brings together youth, parents, teachers, businesses, and community members to say that bullying is unacceptable and that students deserve to be safe.
Read more here:https://www.checkiday.com/c65950122cd691d937d12f3679526cf2/unity-day
The Metropolis Public Library will be having a Fall Team Photo Scavenger Hunt for the 2nd year! Registration for the Scavenger Hunt is from now until October 31st. The Scavenger Hunt list will be released on November 10th at 10A! The scavenger hunt will take place the weekend of November 11-14. You must upload ALL photos to the comments on the Facebook scavenger hunt event page by 8P -Monday night to enter.
The team with the most points for photos presented will win a Super Fun Fall Goodie Bag for the entire team to enjoy! There will only be one team winner, incase of a tie the most creative team will win. This is for all ages.
Massac County Farm Bureau is now taking orders for the holiday fruit order! They will be delivered to their office on December 13. If you have any questions feel free to call them at (618) 524- 5811 or send them a Facebook message!
Full list of Massac County Food Pantries
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Today – Wednesday, October 19
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618) 524-3635
12-2P – Harrah’s Walk In Wednesdays
Thursday, October 20
1:30P – Happy Hearts Senior Center will have a Rules of the Road refresher course. This is free of charge. Happy Hearts Senior Center is located at 701 Market St. For more information contact Betty at (618)524-9755.
3-6P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
Friday, October 21
9-3P – Cope Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Avenue, Metropolis Call (618)524-3635
1-6P Southern Seven Health Department will hold open interviews. They will be hosting the Open Interview Event at the Shawnee Community College Extension Center in Anna, 1150 E Vienna St. All you need to bring with you is your resume.
7P 1st Annual Zombie Walk – Come out at 7pm and participate in the first annual zombie walk. Stay for shopping , a costume contest and other fun.
Saturday, October 22
8A-12P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Metropolis Parking Lot
8:30A – 2P Harry Statham Youth Basketball League sign-ups at the Metropolis Soccer Complex
9A until 12P the McCracken County Humane Society will have a Fall Drive-Thru Vaccine Clinic 2022.
9A – 4P the Autumn Artisan & Plein Air Festival will take place at Dorothy Miller Park!
10-5P Fall Back to Metropolis
10A-12A Bridge Inn Fundraiser Toy Run and Hog Roast ( Road Closed 10A-12P) Jeeps and Bikes Welcome! 105 E. 2nd St. Brookport!
12-8P- Brookport Fall Festival at the Harry Statham Gym
Sunday, October 23
1-4P Harry Statham Youth Basketball League sign-ups at the Harry Statham Gym
5P Community Christian Church Fall Festival, 1150 Country Club Rd
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