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| | 221: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 February 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Some emergencies, like last weeks blizzard, come with advance warning. Others, like a tornado or earthquake, may strike with little or no warning. Having a family emergency plan and periodically practicing that plan can ensure that everyone in your home is prepared whenever disaster strikes. | | | | Date Created: | 02 10 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 180**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034401 Original UID: 15987 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 222: | | 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 | |
| 223: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 October 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | At 10:15 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2012, millions of people in the Central United States will seek shelter under their desks, kitchen tables and other sturdy objects as part of the second annual Great Central U.S. ShakeOut earthquake drill. | | | | Date Created: | 10 13 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1144**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000038273 Original UID: 19103 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 224: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 June 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Summertime means vacation time for many people. Whether your plans will take you across the state or around the world, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) encourages people to include emergency preparedness in vacation planning. | | | | Date Created: | 06 02 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 668**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036274 Original UID: 17371 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 225: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 July 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Developing a family disaster plan and assembling an emergency supply kit are two important steps for keeping your family safe when disasters occur. And if your family includes a pet or you own livestock, your emergency planning should include procedures and supplies to ensure their well-being during disasters. | | | | Date Created: | 07 01 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 778**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000036572 Original UID: 17700 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 226: | | 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 | |
| 227: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 April 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Nearly 60,000 Illinois residents have already registered to participate in a multi-state earthquake drill in April, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging even more groups and individuals to join in The Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on April 28. The drill coincides with IEMAs annual observation of Earthquake Preparedness Month every April. | | | | Date Created: | 04 01 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 384**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000035238 Original UID: 16673 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 228: | | 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 | |
| 229: | | 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 | |
| 230: | | 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 | |
| 231: | | 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 | |
| 232: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The holiday decorations are up, furnaces are warming homes and people are spending more time indoors as outdoor temperatures plummet. With those things in mind, the Illinois Emergency Management Agencys (IEMA) 2011 Preparedness Campaign in December will focus on home safety and steps people can take to ensure their families are safe this winter and throughout the New Year. | | | | Date Created: | 12 01 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1349**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039587 Original UID: 20134 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 233: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A $38,000 grant recently awarded to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will be used to help 50 Illinois school districts screen school buildings for the radioactive gas radon. IEMA announced the screening program today as it kicked off a statewide observance of Radon Action Month during January. | | | | Date Created: | 01 04 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 2**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034238 Original UID: 15822 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 234: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | While it may be impossible to prevent natural hazards, such as floods, droughts and wind storms, there are actions communities and their citizens can take to reduce or eliminate loss of life and property. | | | | Date Created: | 01 05 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 6**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034247 Original UID: 15829 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 235: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 September 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | With the 10th anniversary of 9/11 just days away, Illinois homeland security officials today launched an initiative that will help shape the states homeland security preparedness and response policies into the next decade. As part of Governor Quinns commitment to public safety and the states observance of National Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) announced Illinois Homeland Security Vision 2020, a statewide, grass-root effort to engage Illinois residents and organizations in development of the states strategy for dealing with current and emerging threats and risks and response to disasters. | | | | Date Created: | 09 01 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1016**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000037829 Original UID: 18739 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 236: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 November 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Seizing on the popularity of video games among children and teenagers, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today unveiled a video game that offers a fun way for young people to learn about emergency preparedness and earthquake safety. | | | | Date Created: | 11 15 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1446**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034124 Original UID: 15654 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 237: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 April 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | An earthquake cant be prevented, but the damage it could cause to homes and buildings can be minimized. As part of the states observance of Earthquake Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today offered several tips for making structures more earthquake resistant. | | | | Date Created: | 04 12 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 448**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000035487 Original UID: 16921 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 238: | | 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 | |
| 239: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 November 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today reminded Illinois citizens that radio and TV stations throughout the state will be participating in a first-ever nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System at 1 p.m. CST on Wednesday. IEMA also noted that the federal government has shortened the length of the test to approximately 30 seconds instead of three minutes as originally planned. | | | | Date Created: | 11 07 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1245**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039114 Original UID: 19761 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 240: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 December 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Representatives from first responder agencies, the education community, private businesses, the public and other groups and organizations in East Central Illinois will provide input into development of the states new homeland security strategy during a town hall meeting Thursday in Urbana. The meeting, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) Training Center in Urbana, is the second of eight meetings being held around the state over the next several months. | | | | Date Created: | 12 13 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1388**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000039710 Original UID: 20236 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
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