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| | 101: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 August 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Richland Community College in Decatur today was recognized by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) as the first community college in Illinois to receive the Ready to Respond Campus designation. Richland is the second Illinois campus to complete program requirements; the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign received the designation earlier this year. | | | | Date Created: | 08-06-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 900**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000052888 Original UID: 174111 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 102: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 22 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | On April 30, millions of people are expected to take part in the first-ever Americas PrepareAthon!, a national day for preparedness actions sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout the state are encouraging individuals, families, businesses, schools, community organizations and others to be part of the event by participating in a preparedness activity related to tornadoes or floods | | | | Date Created: | 04-22-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 446**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053047 Original UID: 174282 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 103: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As part of the national day of action for Americas PrepareAthon!, more than 100 employees at IEMAs building at 1035 Outer Park Drive will participate in a drill of the facilitys tornado plan. The drill will illustrate the need for businesses, schools and other facilities to have emergency plans and regularly exercise those plans. This building sustained damage from one of two tornadoes that struck Springfield on March 12, 2006. | | | | Date Created: | 04-29-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 481**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053113 Original UID: 174365 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 104: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | More than 100 employees of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today practiced the tornado plan for their office building as part of the first-ever nationwide Americas PrepareAthon! | | | | Date Created: | 04-30-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 491**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053118 Original UID: 174370 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 105: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 April 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | More than 100 employees of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today practiced the tornado plan for their office building as part of the first-ever nationwide Americas PrepareAthon! | | | | Date Created: | 04-30-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 489**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053119 Original UID: 174371 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 106: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | While every household should have a disaster supply kit stocked with food, water, flashlights and batteries, homes with pets need to take additional steps when planning for disasters. Whether an emergency forces people to seek shelter within the home or evacuate, advanced planning can ensure the safety of pets. | | | | Date Created: | 05-01-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 499**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053128 Original UID: 174380 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 107: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 May 7 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | A voice familiar to many late-night TV fans is now promoting disaster preparedness to radio listeners across Illinois. Alan Kalter, widely known as the announcer and for his comedic sketches on Late Show with David Letterman, recently recorded two radio spots for the Illinois Emergency Management Agencys (IEMA) statewide preparedness campaign. | | | | Date Created: | 05-07-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 535**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053170 Original UID: 174427 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 108: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2014 June 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | After a long, brutal winter, Illinois residents are embracing the return of balmy weather by spending more time in the great outdoors. Throughout June, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout the state will offer tips to help people stay safe while enjoying this summer. | | | | Date Created: | 06-01-2014 | | | | Agency ID: | 651**14 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000053327 Original UID: 174600 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 109: | | 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 | |
| 110: | | 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 | |
| 111: | | 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 | |
| 112: | | 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 | |
| 113: | | 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 | |
| 114: | | 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 | |
| 115: | | 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 | |
| 116: | | 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 | |
| 117: | | 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 | |
| 118: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 January 30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Some of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in North America rocked the mostly rural Central U.S. between December 1811 and February 1812, including parts of southern Illinois. The strongest earthquakes in this series were estimated to be around magnitude 8.0, and were felt as far away as the East Coast. | | | | Date Created: | 01-30-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 92**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000063732 Original UID: 182081 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 119: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 February 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Grants totaling $435,378 have been awarded to 33 Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPCs) throughout the state by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) to enhance local emergency planning and preparedness for hazardous materials incidents. | | | | Date Created: | 02-13-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 123**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000065288 Original UID: 183140 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 120: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2015 February 27 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Believe it or not, warm weather soon will return to Illinois. As exciting as that sounds, warmer temperatures also mean an increased potential for severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and flooding. | | | | Date Created: | 02-27-2015 | | | | Agency ID: | 154**15 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000065603 Original UID: 183584 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
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