Organization | • | Illinois Emergency Management Agency | [X] |
| | 141: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 15 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | SPRINGFIELD Information about how to prepare for emergencies is now more accessible for people who are deaf and hard of hearing. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) today announced a new series of videos that explains disaster preparedness measures using American Sign Language (ASL) and is fully captioned. | | | | Date Created: | 03 15 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 233**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041681 Original UID: 21508 FIRST WORD: New | |
| 142: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 March 23 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This will be the fifth of eight town hall meetings IEMA is conducting around the state to gather input from the public and private sectors for development of the states new homeland security strategy. | | | | Date Created: | 03 23 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 268**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042292 Original UID: 21800 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 143: | | 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 | |
| 144: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 1 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Announcement of Governor Quinns assistance package that leverages state and federal programs to help families, businesses and local governments recover from the Feb. 29 tornado. | | | | Date Created: | 04 01 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 314**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042382 Original UID: 21919 FIRST WORD: State | |
| 145: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 April 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Students from across the state recently put their creative talents to work to help spread the message about the hazards of radon, a radioactive gas that is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the U.S. More than 400 posters and nearly 100 one-minute YouTube videos were submitted to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALA-IL) for consideration in the agencies annual contests. | | | | Date Created: | 04 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 351**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000042576 Original UID: 22073 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 146: | | 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 | |
| 147: | | 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 | |
| 148: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 May30 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Municipalities and counties throughout Illinois will be able to seek state recognition for efforts to enhance emergency preparedness in their communities under an initiative announced today by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The Ready to Respond Community Program will challenge local officials to take steps to ensure government representatives, businesses and citizens are better prepared for all types of disasters. | | | | Date Created: | 05 30 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 616**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000043767 Original UID: 23347 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 149: | | 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 | |
| 150: | | 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 | |
| 151: | | 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 | |
| 152: | | 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 | |
| 153: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 21 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | No matter where you live or travel in Illinois, its easy to find a seemingly endless array of outdoor activities during the summer months. Whether your plans call for catching a baseball game, hitting the links or attending an outdoor festival or fair, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) want you and your family to stay safe when lightning threatens your summer fun. | | | | Date Created: | 06 21 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 686**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044292 Original UID: 23819 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 154: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 June 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today announced it is coordinating with Petco to identify and secure stainless steel pet bowls that are contaminated with low-levels of cobalt-60, a radioactive material. According to Petco officials, shipments containing the potentially contaminated bowls were sent to 11 stores in Illinois. While the bowls present no immediate health risk, IEMA is working with federal officials to prevent unnecessary radiation exposure by anyone who comes in contact with them. | | | | Date Created: | 06 29 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 725**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044374 Original UID: 23902 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 155: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 2 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Many people have assembled emergency supply kits and developed family communications plans to ensure their homes are prepared for a disaster. But disasters can strike at any time, day or night, when people are working, shopping or visiting a business. Thats why its important for businesses to have a disaster preparedness plan that addresses worker and customer safety and business continuity. | | | | Date Created: | 07 02 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 730**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044384 Original UID: 23913 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 156: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 July 10 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Grants totaling $4 million awarded by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will help 120 city and county emergency management agencies throughout Illinois support local disaster preparedness and response efforts. | | | | Date Created: | 07 10 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 760**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044450 Original UID: 23980 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 157: | | 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 | |
| 158: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 13 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press conference to kick-off Capstone 14, a three-day workshop focused on developing critical public-private partnerships that will enhance preparedness, response and recovery efforts for a potential catastrophic earthquake in the Central United States. | | | | Date Created: | 08 13 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 896**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044680 Original UID: 24171 FIRST WORD: More | |
| 159: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2012 August 14 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | More than 200 business leaders and government officials from eight states are meeting in Hoffman Estates this week to forge public-private partnerships that will enhance preparedness, response, recovery and risk reduction efforts for a potentially catastrophic earthquake occurring within the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The three-day Capstone 14 workshop is hosted by the Central United States Earthquake Consortium (CUSEC) and its eight member states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. | | | | Date Created: | 08 14 2012 | | | | Agency ID: | 900**12 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000044689 Original UID: 24190 FIRST WORD: Businesses, | |
| 160: | | 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 | |
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