Organization | • | Illinois Emergency Management Agency | [X] |
| | 41: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois and several other Central U.S. states will join federal agencies, volunteer organizations and the private sector in a large-scale earthquake exercise June 16-20. The exercise will test state, regional and national response and recovery capabilities for a major earthquake in the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones. | | | | Date Created: | 06-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 698**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053387 Original UID: 174658 FIRST WORD: Nearly | |
| 42: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As part of the CAPSTONE-14 multi-state earthquake exercise taking place June 16-20, IEMA will operate a JRSOI for processing several response teams. Activities at the JRSOI include check-in, issuance of event identification, mission and safety briefings, mobilization assistance and check-out. The functions ensure the accountability and readiness of personnel and assets before deployment to a disaster scene. | | | | Date Created: | 06-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 703**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053388 Original UID: 174659 FIRST WORD: Media | |
| 43: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As part of the CAPSTONE-14 multi-state earthquake exercise taking place June 16-20, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is operating a Joint Reception, Staging and Onward Integration (JRSOI) facility to test capabilities for preparing multiple response teams for deployment to disaster sites. Nearly 20 response teams, including out-of-state and private sector teams, are expected to process through the JRSOI today. | | | | Date Created: | 06-17-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 710**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053394 Original UID: 174666 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 44: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Grants totaling $4 million awarded by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will help 120 accredited city and county emergency management agencies throughout Illinois support local disaster preparedness and response efforts. | | | | Date Created: | 06-19-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 717**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053403 Original UID: 174676 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 45: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors is a good phase to remember this summer while you're enjoying outdoor activities. The catchy phrase is intended to remind people that hearing thunder means youre close enough to the storm to be struck by lightning. | | | | Date Created: | 06-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 725**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053410 Original UID: 174686 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 46: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 July 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | On average, more people die from heat-related causes each year than any other weather hazard. Yet many people still don't take heat dangers seriously. That's why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will be working to increase awareness of heat safety throughout July, traditionally one of the hottest months in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 07-01-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 770**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053517 Original UID: 174808 FIRST WORD: Extreme | |
| 47: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 September 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) this week joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador Initiative. Through the initiative, NOAA formally recognizes partners who are improving the nations readiness, responsiveness and overall resilience against extreme weather, water and climate events. | | | | Date Created: | 09-11-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1062**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054064 Original UID: 175375 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 48: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The largest earthquake ever to rattle North America occurred in 1811 in New Madrid, Missouri, near southern Illinois. If a similar quake struck the same spot today - according to a 2008 University of Illinois study - the impact would be catastrophic: 3,500 fatalities, 2.6 million people without electricity, $300 billion in direct economic losses. The regions hospitals, roads, bridges, fuel pipelines and water infrastructure would be in shambles. | | | | Date Created: | 10-06-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1185**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054373 Original UID: 175728 FIRST WORD: Join | |
| 49: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 October 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD Thanks to smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices, the Internet is almost always at our fingertips. Combined with computers and laptops in homes, schools and workplaces, its easy to see how Americans reportedly spend an average of 23 hours per week online. While the Internet provides almost limitless opportunities, it also creates risks that can range from mere inconveniences to serious threats such as identity theft, harassment and child endangerment. | | | | Date Created: | 10-09-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 1200**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054399 Original UID: 175776 FIRST WORD: October | |
| 50: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: As part of Radon Action Month in January, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today urged people throughout Illinois to test their homes for radon, a cancer-causing radioactive gas that has been found in nearly 40 percent of Illinois homes tested. | | | | Date Created: | 01-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 69**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054630 Original UID: 176041 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 51: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The deadline to apply for federal disaster aid for people affected by the Nov. 17 tornadoes and severe storms has been extended to Feb. 3. The state requested the extension Wednesday to enable people affected by tornadoes in 15 federally designated counties to seek grants and loans to help with their recovery. The original registration deadline was Jan. 27. | | | | Date Created: | 01-23-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 81**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000054739 Original UID: 176183 FIRST WORD: Deadline | |
| 52: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The policy of the agency is to assure equal employment opportunities for any qualified person without regard to the following bases; race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, citizenship status, disability, age, order of protection status, marital status, pregnancy, arrest record, military status, veteranstatus, and unfavorable discharge from military service when being considered for employment, training, promotion, disciplinary action or other personnel actions. | | | | Date Created: | 08-31-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000055984 Original UID: 176964 FIRST WORD: Equal | |
| 53: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Public elementary and secondary school districts, community colleges and state universities can begin applying for grants to enhance security for their students and staff under a program announced today by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). Grants totaling $25 million will be awarded under the Illinois School Security Grant Program administered by IEMA. | | | | Date Created: | 01-30-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 98**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000057852 Original UID: 178953 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 54: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 January 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Interactive tools identify earthquake hazards in homes and schools, offer methods for reducing risks | | | | Date Created: | 01-31-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 119**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000058018 Original UID: 179093 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 55: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 February 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today appealed FEMAs denial of the states request for federal assistance that would help tornado-ravaged communities in nine counties recover from the Nov. 17 deadly tornado outbreak. | | | | Date Created: | 02-06-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 137**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000058066 Original UID: 179174 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 56: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 March 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Total of $25 million in grants to be awarded for security enhancements | | | | Date Created: | 03-04-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 222**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000058429 Original UID: 179628 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 57: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 March 18 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: With the spring 2013 floods still fresh in the minds of many Illinois residents, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today joined the National Weather Service (NWS) and other emergency management organizations across the country to observe National Flood Safety Awareness Week March 16-22. | | | | Date Created: | 03-18-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 283**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000058665 Original UID: 179883 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 58: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: In the past 12 months, Illinois residents have endured flooding, tornadoes, snow storms, a Polar Vortex and other public safety emergencies. While these and other disasters cant be prevented, their impact can be reduced when people, businesses, schools and others in a community are properly prepared. | | | | Date Created: | 01-01-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 354**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000058916 Original UID: 180124 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 59: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 16 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Participants at the Illinois Emergency Management Agencys (IEMA) Radon Networking Day today got the first peek at the top posters and videos created by Illinois students for the states annual radon contests. More than 40 professionals from county health departments, non-profit groups and other health organizations are participating in the one-day radon workshop in Springfield. | | | | Date Created: | 04-16-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 414**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000059068 Original UID: 180303 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
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