| January |
January 4, 2012
IEMA Offers Emergency Preparedness Tips for People with Functional and Access Needs
Agency Kicks Off 2012 Preparedness Campaign
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January 9, 2012
IEMA Seeks Input on State's Homeland Security Strategy at Town Hall Meeting Wednesday in Effingham
Meeting is Third of Eight to be Held Around the State
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January 30, 2012
IEMA Seeks Input on State's Homeland Security Strategy at Town Hall Meeting Thursday in Springfield
Meeting is Fourth of Eight to be Held Around the State
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| February |
February 2, 2012
Governor Quinn Proclaims February Earthquake Preparedness Month
IEMA Encourages Participation in Multi-State Earthquake Drill; More than 400,000 Illinoisans Already Registered
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February 28, 2012
Local, State Emergency Management Officials Launch Weather Alert Radio Contest
March is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois
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| March |
March 15, 2012
New American Sign Language Videos Will Help Deaf, Hard of Hearing Prepare for Disasters
IEMA, Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Partner to Make Disaster Preparedness Information Accessible
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| April |
April 3, 2012
IEMA Launches Pet Preparedness Radio Spots Featuring Legendary "Animal Stories"
"Uncle Lar and Lil' Tommy" Return to Airwaves for Animal Preparedness Campaign
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April 20, 2012
IEMA Joins FEMA, NOAA to Promote First National Severe Weather Preparedness Week April 22-28
Encouraging People to Know Their Risk, Take Action and Be a 'Force of Nature'
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| May |
May 14, 2012
IEMA Encourages Public to Be Alert, Prepared and Involved
Citizens Have Important Role in Community Emergency Preparedness
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May 30, 2012
IEMA Announces Community Preparedness Initiative
Ready to Respond Community Program Encourages Municipal, County Officials to Enhance Emergency Preparedness
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| June |
June 6, 2012
IEMA Highlights Outdoor Event Safety in June
Event Organizers, Participants Should Monitor Weather, Know Where to Seek Shelter during Severe Weather
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June 21, 2012
IEMA, National Weather Service Remind People, "When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors"
Lightning Safety Awareness Week is June 24-30
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| July |
July 2, 2012
IEMA Encourages Businesses to Prepare for Disasters
Planning Can Protect Employees and Customers, Help Businesses Recover Following Disasters
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July 10, 2012
IEMA Awards $4 Million in Grants to Support Local Emergency Management Agencies
Grants will help 120 cities, counties prepare for emergencies
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| August |
August 2, 2012
IEMA Unveils New Video to Help Schools Plan for Tornado Emergencies
Identifying Shelter Areas, Practicing Plan Key to Safety
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August 14, 2012
Businesses, Government Agencies from Eight States Meet to Enhance Earthquake Response
IEMA Announces Agreement with Sears Holdings to Boost Emergency Response, Recovery Efforts
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August 27, 2012
IEMA Seeks People for Radiation Response Volunteer Corps
Volunteers Will Assist During Large-Scale Radiological Incidents
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August 31, 2012
IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Disasters during National Preparedness Month
Possibility of Impacts from Hurricane Isaac in Illinois Underscore Importance of Preparedness
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| September |
September 6, 2012
IEMA Hosts Summit to Develop New State Homeland Security Strategy
Input Gathered at Eight Town Hall Meetings throughout State
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September 20, 2012
IEMA Releases New Preparedness Radio Spots Featuring Marion Ross of “Happy Days” Fame
Latest Spots Focus on Business Preparedness
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September 25, 2012
Multi-State, Public-Private Information Sharing Initiative Selected for Harvard ‘Bright Ideas’ Recognition
IEMA, Central U.S. Earthquake Consortium Working to Streamline Public-Private Communications during Disasters
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| October |
October 1, 2012
IEMA Encourages People to Include Pets in Disaster Preparedness Plans
Plans, preparedness kits can keep pets safe during disasters
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October 9, 2012
Illinois Terrorism Task Force Awards $416,852 for Local Emergency Radios
Grants Will Help 41 Response Agencies Comply with Federal Narrowband Requirements
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October 11, 2012
Illinois Receives $1 Million Grant to Develop Cyber Security Training Program for First Responders
Training Will Be Implemented Throughout U.S.
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October 29, 2012
IEMA, Grainger Partnership to Enhance State Disaster Response and Recovery
Highlights Importance of Businesses Preparing for Disasters
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| November |
November 1, 2012
IEMA, National Weather Service Encourage People to Prepare for Winter Weather
November is Winter Storm Preparedness Month in Illinois
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November 14, 2012
IEMA Encourages Participation in Earthquake Drill
More than 86,000 in Illinois Already Registered for 3rd Annual “Great Central U.S. ShakeOut” on Feb. 7
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November 27, 2012
IEMA Offering Potassium Iodide to Residents within 10 Miles of Nuclear Power Plants
Pills Will Be Available at Participating Walgreens Stores
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| December |
December 3, 2012
Illinois Fire Truck Headed to New Jersey Town Hard-Hit by Hurricane Sandy
Rutland-Dundee FPD Donates Truck; State Fire Marshal’s Office and IEMA Coordinate Delivery with CSX
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December 4, 2012
IEMA Highlights Radiation Safety in December
Agency Programs Protect People from Radiation Hazards
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December 5, 2012
IEMA, Grainger Offer Winter Storm Preparedness Sweepstakes
Participants Can Enter to Win Vehicle Preparedness Kits
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