2012 Emergency Response Guidebook
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will make the 2012 Emergency Response Guidebooks (ERG) available in mid to late summer. The website will be updated when the guidebook becomes available.
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Governor Quinn Announces Up to $13 Million in New Relief for Southern Illinois Communities
HARRISBURG - April 2, 2012. At the direction of Governor Pat Quinn, the heads of a number of state agencies today announced in Harrisburg up to $13 million of financial aid and construction projects to help families, businesses and local governments recover from the deadly tornado that ravaged several Southern Illinois communities on Feb. 29. The package put together at the Governor's instruction includes reimbursements to local governments for some of their disaster-related expenses, road improvements, grants to help homeowners repair or rebuild damaged homes, and low-interest business loans to create jobs and help businesses recover.
"This assistance package offers real solutions for the long-term recovery effort in Harrisburg and other communities," Governor Quinn said. "Recovery from this tornado won't happen overnight, but these resources will help residents and businesses of hard hit areas in Southern Illinois begin to rebuild their lives."
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Illinois Finance Authority Rural Business Disaster Loan Application
Illinois Housing Development Authority Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Press Releases
April 2, 2012 Governor Quinn Announces Up to $13 Million in New Relief for Southern Illinois Communities
March 9, 2012 State Treasurer Encourages Use of Low-Interest Loan Program for Tornado Victims
March 8, 2012 DHS Offers SNAP Assistance to Saline County Residents Affected by Tornado
March 7, 2012 Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for 5 Southern Illinois Counties
March 1, 2012 Governor Quinn asks for FEMA help
March 1, 2012 Parts of Giant City closed due to storm
February 29, 2012 Governor Quinn Disaster Declaration Press Release
February 29, 2012 Governor Quinn Activates State Emergency Operations Center Press Release
IEMA Sampling Results Show No Measureable Increases in Radiation Near Byron Nuclear Power Plant
Water, Vegetation Samples Analyzed by IEMA
SPRINGFIELD - 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. The release occurred during an Unusual Event incident at the plant on Monday following a loss of off-site power.
The IEMA Bureau of Environmental Radiation Safety (BERS) routinely monitors for radioactivity in the environment surrounding nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities in Illinois.
Summary of Analytical Results
Press Releases
February 3, 2012 - IEMA Sampling Results Show No Measureable Increases in Radiation Near Byron Nuclear Power Plant
January 31, 2012 - IEMA Environmental Personnel Collect Samples Near Byron Nuclear Power Plant
New Law to Help Renters Learn More About Radon Levels in Their Homes
Radon is Second-Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
A new law set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, will help people who rent apartments, condominiums or houses access information about radon levels in their homes. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s (IEMA) radon program is offering guidance to help renters better understand radon hazards and their rights under this new law.
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Radon Guide for Tennants
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