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IEMA Encourages People to Test Homes for Radon during Radon Action Week Oct. 18-24: Radon is second-leading cause of lung cancer

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 October 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press release: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people throughout Illinois to test their homes for radon 
 Date Created:  10 19 2009 
 Agency ID:  1479**09 
 ISL ID:  000000021947   Original UID: 10951 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

IEMA Urges People to Test Homes for Radon during Lung Cancer Awareness Month in November

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 November 3 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to check their homes this month for a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. 
 Date Created:  11 03 2009 
 Agency ID:  1546**09 
 ISL ID:  000000022793   Original UID: 11583 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

IEMA Urges People to Prepare for Snow, Cold and Ice during Winter Storm Preparedness Week

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 November 13 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Despite Novembers balmy start, Illinois residents can be assured that the cold temperatures, snow and ice that define Midwestern winters, are just around the corner. 
 Date Created:  11 13 2009 
 Agency ID:  1578**09 
 ISL ID:  000000022864   Original UID: 11653 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

Federal Assistance Approved for Six Southern Illinois Counties Affected by May 8 Storms

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 July 2 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press release: Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the states request for federal assistance to local governments and electrical cooperatives that will help them recover from the May 8 wind storm has been approved. The federal disaster declaration will enable local governments and electrical power cooperatives in Franklin, Gallatin, Jackson, Randolph, Saline and Williamson counties to recover 75 percent of their extraordinary costs related to storm response and recovery. 
 Date Created:  07 02 2009 
 Agency ID:  1008**09 
 ISL ID:  000000023008   Original UID: 11700 FIRST WORD: Federal 
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Title:  

Governor Quinn Announces that Illinois Homeland Security Program Rated in Top 4 Percent in Nation

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 July 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press release: Governor Pat Quinn today announced that Illinois homeland security program ranked in the top four percent of state programs in a recent review of program effectiveness by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Illinois received an overall effectiveness score of 91 out of 100. The national average effectiveness score was 71. 
 Date Created:  07 12 2009 
 Agency ID:  1031**09 
 ISL ID:  000000023136   Original UID: 11723 FIRST WORD: Governor 
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Title:  

Governor Quinn Announces Hamilton, Union Counties Approved for Federal Assistance

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 July 22 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press release: Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the federal government approved his request for federal assistance to Hamilton and Union counties, a move that will enable local governments and electrical cooperatives to receive reimbursement for many of their expenses related to the May 8 severe storm that caused widespread damage in Southern Illinois. 
 Date Created:  07 22 2009 
 Agency ID:  1093**09 
 ISL ID:  000000023191   Original UID: 11777 FIRST WORD: Governor 
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Title:  

IEMA, OSFM Suggest Unique Holiday Gift Ideas to Keep Loved Ones Safe

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 December 7 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: With the holiday shopping season in full-swing, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today offered a list of unique gift ideas designed to keep friends and family safe at home or in a vehicle. Weather radios, emergency kits, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are gifts that can save lives . 
 Date Created:  12 07 2009 
 Agency ID:  1677**09 
 ISL ID:  000000024182   Original UID: 11962 FIRST WORD: IEMA, 
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State Urges Local Emergency Management Agencies to Apply for Federal Grants

 
 Volume/Number:  2009 December 14 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Office of Homeland Security - Local emergency operations centers (EOCs) are critical to effective response during disasters, and applications are now available for a federal program that provides grants to help local emergency management agencies build new EOCs or make needed renovations to existing facilities. Up to $1 million available for construction of Emergeny Operations Centers, up to $250,000 for renovations. 
 Date Created:  12 14 2009 
 Agency ID:  1711**09 
 ISL ID:  000000025981   Original UID: 12639 FIRST WORD: State 
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Title:  

IEMA, ALA-IL Launch Teen Video Contest during Radon Action Month

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 January 4 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Seeking an innovative way to spread the message about radons health hazards, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALA-IL) today launched the 2010 Illinois High School Radon Video Contest. 
 Date Created:  01 04 2010 
 Agency ID:  2**10 
 ISL ID:  000000026861   Original UID: 12759 FIRST WORD: IEMA, 
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Title:  

IEMA Launches 12-Month Preparedness Effort

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 January 5 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: As people throughout Illinois make resolutions for the New Year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is hoping many will resolve to become better prepared for emergencies during 2010. Year-long campaign to focus on different aspects of preparedness during 2010. 
 Date Created:  01 05 2010 
 Agency ID:  5**10 
 ISL ID:  000000026863   Original UID: 12761 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

Health Officials, Radon Professionals Discuss Ways to Increase Public Awareness of Radon Hazards

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 January 11 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Nearly 70 public health officials, contractors, extension educators and other radon partners are attending a day-long meeting in Springfield Monday to learn how they can increase public awareness about radon. 
 Date Created:  01 11 2010 
 Agency ID:  21**10 
 ISL ID:  000000026871   Original UID: 12770 FIRST WORD: Health 
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Title:  

IEMA Hosts Earthquake Summit in Southern Illinois

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 January 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: More than 50 local officials from throughout southern Illinois are in Carterville Tuesday to learn more about how a major earthquake would impact the region and what their communities can do to prepare. 
 Date Created:  01 12 2010 
 Agency ID:  28**10 
 ISL ID:  000000026874   Original UID: 12773 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

IEMA Awards more than $4 Million in Grants

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 January 21 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Grants totaling more than $4 million awarded by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will help 118 city and county emergency management agencies throughout Illinois support local disaster preparedness and response efforts. 
 Date Created:  01 21 2010 
 Agency ID:  65**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027303   Original UID: 12901 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

IEMA Forms Partnership with Amateur Radio Operators to Enhance Emergency Communications.

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 January 29 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: A newly forged partnership between amateur radio operators throughout the state and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will provide an additional layer of emergency communications during disasters. 
 Date Created:  01 29 2010 
 Agency ID:  107**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027314   Original UID: 12911 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

IEMA to Highlight Earthquake Preparedness throughout April

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 April 1 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Early on the morning of April 18, 2008, thousands of Illinois residents were jolted awake by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake centered in the southeastern part of the state. Earthquake theme for 12-Month Preparedness Campaign coincides with 2008 earthquake in southeastern Illinois. 
 Date Created:  04 01 2010 
 Agency ID:  349**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027382   Original UID: 12975 FIRST WORD: IEMA 
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Title:  

More than 30 Videos Promoting Radon Awareness Compete for Prize in IEMA, ALA-IL Contest

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 March 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: More than 30 radon awareness videos created by teens from throughout Illinois are available for public viewing and voting as part of the 2010 Illinois High School Radon Video Contest. 
 Date Created:  03 19 2010 
 Agency ID:  276**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027404   Original UID: 12997 FIRST WORD: More 
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Title:  

Student Group from Wheaton North H.S. Wins Statewide Radon Video Contest

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 April 22 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: A group of teens at Wheaton North High School are helping spread the message about radons health hazards across Illinois through a 60-second YouTube video they produced and submitted to the 2010 Illinois High School Radon Video Contest. Video promotes awareness of radioactive gas linked to lung cancer. 
 Date Created:  04 22 2010 
 Agency ID:  441**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027433   Original UID: 13034 FIRST WORD: Student 
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Title:  

Children and Preparedness is Focus of IEMAs 12-Month Preparedness Campaign during May

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 May 3 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Throughout the year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) encourages people across the state to prepare for all types of disasters. Activity book helps children learn importance of disaster preparedness 
 Date Created:  05 03 2010 
 Agency ID:  504**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027814   Original UID: 13155 FIRST WORD: Children 
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Title:  

Children and Preparedness is Focus of IEMAs 12-Month Preparedness Campaign during May

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 May 3 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Throughout the year, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) encourages people across the state to prepare for all types of disasters. 
 Date Created:  05 03 2010 
 Agency ID:  504**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027821   Original UID: 13156 FIRST WORD: Children 
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Title:  

IEMA, NWS Highlight Flood and Tornado Safety during Severe Weather Preparedness Week

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 March 1 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Press Release: Melting snow in the upper Midwest and Illinois combined with spring rainfall and very moist soil are predicted to increase the chance for flooding throughout Illinois this spring. 
 Date Created:  03 1 2010 
 Agency ID:  209**10 
 ISL ID:  000000027914   Original UID: 13196 FIRST WORD: IEMA, 
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