Organization | • | Illinois Emergency Management Agency | [X] |
| | 41: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 5 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The annual Radon Poster Contest is designed to raise awareness about the harmful effects of elevated levels of indoor radon gas and to increase the number of homes tested for radon. | | | | Date Created: | 10 05 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1216**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031353 Original UID: 14635 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 42: | | 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 | |
| 43: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 6 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Statewide Radon Poster Contest Winners Recognized at Ceremony in Springfield | | | | Date Created: | 10 06 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1227**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031684 Original UID: 14660 FIRST WORD: Statewide | |
| 44: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 24 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in many Illinois homes, is recognized as the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers in the U.S. | | | | Date Created: | 09 24 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1169**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031845 Original UID: 14862 FIRST WORD: Workshop | |
| 45: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 3 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: January is Radon Action Month and activities throughout the month will highlight the importance of testing for radon. | | | | Date Created: | 01 03 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 1**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000031846 Original UID: 14863 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 46: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 September 29 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Students at Illinois colleges and universities have an opportunity to play an important role in the states efforts to increase public awareness of the earthquake risk in the state. | | | | Date Created: | 09 29 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1183**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000032266 Original UID: 14982 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 47: | | 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 | |
| 48: | | 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 | |
| 49: | | 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 | |
| 50: | | 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 | |
| 51: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 October 25 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today urged people to be prepared for dangerous situations that could result from high winds predicted for late tonight and Tuesday by the National Weather Service (NWS). The high winds are expected to affect much of the state, with wind gusts up to 60 to 80 miles per hour possible with the strongest storms. | | | | Date Created: | 10 25 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1345**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033510 Original UID: 15304 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 52: | | 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 | |
| 53: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 December 8 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | As shoppers flock to stores to find the perfect holiday gifts, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) today offered gift ideas that will keep loved ones and friends safe during emergencies. | | | | Date Created: | 12 08 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1542**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033703 Original UID: 15497 FIRST WORD: Illinois | |
| 54: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 August 9 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: Press briefing and opportunity for media to follow along as damage assessment teams, composed of representatives from IEMA, FEMA, SBA and the affected communities, begin assessing damage to homes and businesses in Cook and Du Page counties. | | | | Date Created: | 08 09 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 927**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000033793 Original UID: 15587 FIRST WORD: IEMA, | |
| 55: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 November 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: IEMA, in conjunction with the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF), is working to help children and young adults learn about emergency preparedness. | | | | Date Created: | 11 12 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1434**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034120 Original UID: 15649 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 56: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2010 November 12 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Press Release: IEMA, in conjunction with the Illinois Terrorism Task Force (ITTF), is working to help children and young adults learn about emergency preparedness. | | | | Date Created: | 11 12 2010 | | | | Agency ID: | 1445**10 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034123 Original UID: 15653 FIRST WORD: IEMA | |
| 57: | | 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 | |
| 58: | | 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 | |
| 59: | | 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 | |
| 60: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2011 January 11 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | Nearly 40 public health officials, contractors, extension educators and other radon partners are attending a day-long meeting in Springfield Tuesday to learn how they can increase public awareness about radon. | | | | Date Created: | 01 11 2011 | | | | Agency ID: | 21**11 | | | | ISL ID: | 000000034253 Original UID: 15840 FIRST WORD: Radon | |
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