Organization | • | Illinois Emergency Management Agency | [X] |
| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 July 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Temperatures in June were hot, but its likely the hottest part of the summer is yet to come. In fact, most extreme high temperature records in Illinois have been set during July, including the states hottest month ever recorded in July 1936. And extreme temperatures arent just uncomfortable they are also responsible for more weather-related deaths than all other weather phenomena combined. | | | | Date Created: | 07 01 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 783**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000030228 Original UID: 14138 FIRST WORD: Heat | |
| 2: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: As part of Illinois observance of National Preparedness Month in September, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today unveiled eight new radio spots aimed at encouraging people to prepare for disasters. | | | | Date Created: | 09 02 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1066**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000030588 Original UID: 14385 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 3: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Whether at work, home or school, millions of Americans use a computer and the Internet each day. This technology has provided almost limitless opportunities while creating risks that range from mere inconveniences to serious threats such identity theft and child safety. | | | | Date Created: | 10 01 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1193**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000030592 Original UID: 14389 FIRST WORD: Cyber | |
| 4: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Whether at work, home or school, millions of Americans use a computer and the Internet each day. This technology has provided almost limitless opportunities while creating risks that range from mere inconveniences to serious threats such identity theft and child safety. | | | | Date Created: | 10 01 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1193**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000030889 Original UID: 14389 FIRST WORD: Cyber | |
| 5: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: More than 1,000 emergency management professionals from around the state will be in Springfield this week to attend the 13th annual IEMA emergency management conference. | | | | Date Created: | 09 07 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1080**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000030912 Original UID: 14460 FIRST WORD: More | |
| 6: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A poster created by a student at Brownstown Junior/Senior High School was recognized as the second place entry in a statewide radon poster contest at a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield. The poster, created by Nicholas Anderson McGee, will be entered in a national radon poster contest. | | | | Date Created: | 10 06 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1227**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031234 Original UID: 14542 FIRST WORD: Statewide | |
| 7: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A poster created by a student at Our Lady of the Snows in Chicago was recognized as the third place entry in a statewide radon poster contest at a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield. The poster, created by Mia Morgan, will be entered in a national radon poster contest. | | | | Date Created: | 10 06 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1225**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031235 Original UID: 14543 FIRST WORD: Statewide | |
| 8: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A poster created by a student at Alwood Middle/High School in Woodhull was recognized as the top entry in a statewide radon poster contest at a ceremony Wednesday in Springfield. The poster, created by Randa Schoenbein, will be entered in a national radon poster contest. | | | | Date Created: | 10 06 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1226**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031236 Original UID: 14544 FIRST WORD: Statewide | |
| 9: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The annual Radon Poster Contest is designed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of elevated levels of indoor radon gas and to increase the number of homes tested for radon. | | | | Date Created: | 10 05 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1216**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031353 Original UID: 14635 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 10: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Schools, businesses, families and others encouraged to register and learn more about earthquake safety | | | | Date Created: | 09 14 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1108**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031648 Original UID: 14665 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 11: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Statewide Radon Poster Contest Winners Recognized at Ceremony in Springfield | | | | Date Created: | 10 06 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1227**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031684 Original UID: 14660 FIRST WORD: Statewide | |
| 12: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in many Illinois homes, is recognized as the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the U.S. | | | | Date Created: | 09 24 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1169**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031845 Original UID: 14862 FIRST WORD: Workshop | |
| 13: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: January is Radon Action Month and activities throughout the month will highlight the importance of testing for radon. | | | | Date Created: | 01 03 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031846 Original UID: 14863 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 14: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Students at Illinois colleges and universities have an opportunity to play an important role in the states efforts to increase public awareness of the earthquake risk in the state. | | | | Date Created: | 09 29 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1183**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000032266 Original UID: 14982 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 15: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Nearly 1,200 radon-related lung cancer deaths occur each year in Illinois, yet many people have never tested their homes to find out if dangerous levels of this radioactive gas are present. During Radon Action Week Oct. 17-23, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people throughout Illinois to test their homes. | | | | Date Created: | 10 18 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1292**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000032296 Original UID: 15010 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 16: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Mammography is a key tool for early detection of breast cancer. To ensure equipment used for these life-saving tests functions properly, personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) inspect every mammography facility in Illinois annually. This program was recently commended by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following the federal agency's annual review of the program. | | | | Date Created: | 10 19 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1300**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000032325 Original UID: 15041 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 17: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will host a public hearing on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Illinois Valley Community College (IVCC) in Oglesby to gather input on a proposed rule regarding the land application of sewage sludge and water treatment residuals containing radium. | | | | Date Created: | 10 22 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1323**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033113 Original UID: 15232 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 18: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 November 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Winter weather, with its frigid temperatures, snow and ice, can be extremely dangerous, even deadly. | | | | Date Created: | 11 01 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1407**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033503 Original UID: 15297 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 19: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today urged people to be prepared for dangerous situations that could result from high winds predicted for late tonight and Tuesday by the National Weather Service (NWS). The high winds are expected to affect much of the state, with wind gusts up to 60 to 80 miles per hour possible with the strongest storms. | | | | Date Created: | 10 25 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1345**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033510 Original UID: 15304 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 20: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 December 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | While every home should have a disaster preparedness kit stocked with such items as a flashlight, bottled water and a first-aid kit, emergency preparedness is even more critical for households with members who have functional needs. | | | | Date Created: | 12 1 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1520**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033662 Original UID: 15447 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
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