With more heavy rains expected to fall this week on already saturated ground, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, the Illinois Department of Transportation and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources urge Illinois residents to stay safe around flood waters.  In addition, IEMA conducted a conference call with local emergency managers throughout Illinois to coordinate preparedness efforts for potential river flooding.  IDOT is monitoring weather conditions and will continue to respond as necessary to any flooding situations that may occur.  IDOT urges motorists to be alert for the possibility of standing water on roads.  “It only takes a few moments for your vehicle to be swept away by flooding,” said Transportation Secretary Randy Blankenhorn. “If you come across a flooded section of road, turn around.  Do not attempt to drive through flooded roads; it’s not worth the risk.”  Even if a road covered by water seems shallow enough to cross, do not attempt to cross it.  Seek higher ground if your vehicle stalls in a flooded area; do not attempt to push your vehicle out of the water.  The IDNR encourages boaters to stay off the water when river levels rise as well.  For more safety information and updates on the current situation, visit the Ready Illinois website at www.Ready.Illinois.gov or check out Ready Illinois on Facebook and Twitter.