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White, Wabash, Wayne Counties among those getting IEMA grants

Tuesday, September 19 by Jc Tinsley

Emergency management agencies in 32 counties will be getting thousands of dollars each to beef up their emergency operations centers. In a news release, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency says the total of $500,000 in grant money it is awarding will be spent on personal... Read More.

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Tuesday, September 5 by Jc Tinsley

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme Disasters Don’t Plan... Read More.

IEMA Highlights Role of Volunteers in Disasters

Tuesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Volunteers can provide critical assistance in disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts in Illinois. Throughout April, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will highlight ways Illinois residents can help their communities be more resilient. “Before disaster strikes, volunteers can promote... Read More.

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IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

Thursday, February 2 by Jc Tinsley

In recognition of the earthquake risk in southern Illinois from the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies will promote earthquake preparedness throughout February. “While we don’t experience major earthquakes with the same frequency... Read More.

IEMA, ALAIL Release Video to Help Real Estate Agents Inform Home Buyers about Radon Risks

Friday, January 27 by Jc Tinsley

Real estate professionals and home sellers in Illinois have a new tool to help them meet state legal requirements regarding radon in homes. A three-minute video developed by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALAIL) is now... Read More.

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

Friday, December 30 by Jc Tinsley

Each year, people around the world welcome the start of a new year by making personal resolutions. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2017. The agencies... Read More.

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IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

Friday, December 2 by Jc Tinsley

If you’re trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for everyone on your list, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is offering ideas that will help your loved ones stay safe when disaster strikes. IEMA is focusing on holiday safety throughout December as part... Read More.

IEMA: IL Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill October 20th

Thursday, October 13 by Jc Tinsley

Recognizing the seismic risk in Illinois and the need for residents to be prepared for a major earthquake, Governor Bruce Rauner has declared Oct. 20 Great ShakeOut Day in Illinois to encourage people to participate in an international earthquake drill at 10:20 a.m. that... Read More.

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

Thursday, September 1 by Jc Tinsley

September is National Preparedness Month and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is joining with emergency management agencies throughout the state and across the U.S. to encourage people to spend a few moments during the month on disaster preparedness. The campaign’s theme, ‘Don’t Wait. Communicate.... Read More.

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IEMA Receives $14 Million Grant for Emergency Response Communications Upgrade

Wednesday, August 24 by Jc Tinsley

The state of Illinois’ efforts to relocate existing emergency response communications systems in preparation for the Nationwide Public Safety Broadband Network (NPSBN) got a financial boost recently with a grant totaling more than $14 million from the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet). The award... Read More.

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White, Wabash, Wayne Counties among those getting IEMA grants

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

IEMA Highlights Role of Volunteers in Disasters

IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

IEMA, ALAIL Release Video to Help Real Estate Agents Inform Home Buyers about Radon Risks

IEMA Encourages People to ‘Resolve to be Prepared’

IEMA Highlights Safety during the Holidays

IEMA: IL Residents Encouraged to Register for ‘The Great ShakeOut’ Earthquake Drill October 20th

IEMA Joins Nationwide Campaign to Encourage Disaster Preparedness

IEMA Receives $14 Million Grant for Emergency Response Communications Upgrade

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