Organization | • | Illinois Emergency Management Agency | [X] |
| | 261: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May 17 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As part of its 2012 Preparedness Campaign, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today encouraged Illinoisans to take an active role in ensuring safety at home in their neighborhoods and community by having a disaster supply kit, staying alert to whats going on around them, being prepared for emergencies and getting involved in local organizations that focus on community preparedness. | | | | Date Created: | 05 17 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 556**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043579 Original UID: 23109 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 262: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Environmental monitoring personnel from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are collecting samples around the Byron Nuclear Power Plant today to confirm that a steam release during the Unusual Event on Jan. 30 poses no hazard to the public. While IEMA officials do not expect to find hazardous levels of radioactive tritium, the sampling will allow the agency to verify if tritium is present in the environment and, if present, at what levels. | | | | Date Created: | 01 31 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 85**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041168 Original UID: 21126 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 263: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD Nearly 120 volunteer responders from 10 jurisdictions will put their emergency response skills to the test Saturday in Glenview during the third annual Prairie State Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Challenge, hosted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). | | | | Date Created: | 09 27 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1060**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045297 Original UID: 24704 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 264: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Fairs, concerts, street festivals and sporting events are just some of the hundreds of outdoor events that will take place this summer throughout Illinois. While event organizers and participants hope good weather will prevail during the event, planning for the possibility of severe weather is important for ensuring everyones safety. | | | | Date Created: | 06 06 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 633**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044034 Original UID: 23533 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 265: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 December 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | While the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is widely recognized for its efforts in emergency preparedness and response to events such as floods, tornadoes and blizzards, the agency also administers more than two dozen radiation safety programs that help protect people every day from unnecessary exposure to radiation. | | | | Date Created: | 12 04 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1318**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046003 Original UID: 25552 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 266: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | After nearly a year of listening to emergency responders, business leaders, government representatives and others from across the state, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is hosting a two-day summit Thursday and Friday in Springfield to mold that input into the states new homeland security strategy. | | | | Date Created: | 09 06 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 984**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044913 Original UID: 24388 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 267: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will join with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) for the first National Severe Weather Preparedness Week April 22-28. Throughout the week, federal, state and local agencies across the nation will encourage people to know their severe weather risks, take action to be prepared and set an example for others. | | | | Date Created: | 04 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 401**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043130 Original UID: 22799 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 268: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A new radio public awareness campaign set to hit the airwaves in Illinois will bring a humorous approach to the serious topic of pet emergency preparedness. Legendary radio personality Larry Lujack and his long-time radio associate Tommy Edwards, long known for their Animal Stories vignettes when working together on Chicago radio, have revived their roles as Uncle Lar and Lil Tommy in seven radio spots for the Illinois Emergency Management Agencys (IEMA) statewide preparedness campaign. | | | | Date Created: | 04 03 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 327**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042379 Original UID: 21934 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 269: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 November 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today announced plans to begin offering free Potassium Iodide (KI) pills to residents living within a 10-mile radius of the states six operating nuclear power plants. More than 60,000 homes within the Emergency Planning Zones (EPZs) of each plant soon will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for the pills at participating Walgreens stores. | | | | Date Created: | 11 27 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1288**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045966 Original UID: 25521 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 270: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today kicked off its 2012 Preparedness Campaign by focusing on emergency preparedness for people with functional and access needs. The agency will highlight a different preparedness topic each month throughout 2012 as part of an annual campaign to increase disaster preparedness in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 01 04 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 3**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040400 Original UID: 20558 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 271: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2013 January 4 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Illinois is susceptible to several types of natural hazards, including floods, tornadoes, snow and ice storms, droughts, even earthquakes. While its impossible to avoid such events, there are several steps communities and people can take to prevent injuries or deaths and reduce property losses. | | | | Date Created: | 01 04 2013 | | | | Agency ID: | 15**13 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000046243 Original UID: 25790 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 272: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 September 20 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Actress Marion Ross, who portrayed Marion Cunningham on the popular Happy Days TV series in the 1970s and 1980s, will be back on the airwaves in Illinois this fall. | | | | Date Created: | 09 20 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 1031**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000045017 Original UID: 24491 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 273: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 February 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Laboratory analysis of environmental sampling conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) earlier this week showed no measureable increases of radiation in the environment as a result of a steam release from the Byron Nuclear Power Plant. | | | | Date Created: | 02 03 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 102**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041377 Original UID: 21237 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 274: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Representatives from first responder agencies, the education community, private businesses, the public and other groups and organizations in Central Illinois will provide input into development of the states new homeland security strategy during a town hall meeting Thursday in Springfield. The meeting is the fourth of eight meetings being held around the state over the next several months. | | | | Date Created: | 01 30 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 79**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041065 Original UID: 21121 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 275: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Representatives from first responder agencies, the education community, private businesses, the public and other groups and organizations in Northern Illinois will provide input into development of the states new homeland security strategy during a town hall meeting June 27 in Dixon. The meeting is the sixth of eight meetings being held around the state over the next several months. | | | | Date Created: | 06 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 668**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044127 Original UID: 23648 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 276: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Representatives from first responder agencies, the education community, private businesses, the public and other groups and organizations in Northern Illinois will provide input into development of the states new homeland security strategy during a town hall meeting June 28 in Sugar Grove. The meeting is the seventh in a series of eight meetings that have been held across the state since last fall. | | | | Date Created: | 06 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 669**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044275 Original UID: 23802 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 277: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 19 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Representatives from first responder agencies, the education community, private businesses, the public and other groups and organizations in Northeastern Illinois will provide input into development of the states new homeland security strategy during a town hall meeting June 29 in Wheaton. The meeting is the last in a series of eight meetings that have been held across the state since last fall. | | | | Date Created: | 06 19 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 670**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044276 Original UID: 23803 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 278: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 January 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Representatives from first responder agencies, the education community, private businesses, the public and other groups and organizations in Southeastern Illinois will provide input into development of the states new homeland security strategy during a town hall meeting Wednesday in Effingham. The meeting is the third of eight meetings being held around the state over the next several months. | | | | Date Created: | 01 09 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 14**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000040325 Original UID: 20749 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 279: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A pilot program recently launched by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will create a pool of radiation response volunteers trained to support the states response to large-scale radiological accidents at the six operating nuclear power plants in Illinois. | | | | Date Created: | 08 27 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 956**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044835 Original UID: 24316 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 280: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Schools across Illinois will soon welcome students back for the new school year, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging school personnel to include tornado safety in their preparations. IEMA today unveiled a new video presentation that outlines steps for identifying shelter spaces within school buildings and other tips for severe weather emergency planning. | | | | Date Created: | 08 02 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 858**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044603 Original UID: 24098 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
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