Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Recent News About Illinois Emergency Management Agency
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Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation for Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties due to Severe Weather, Flooding, Tornadoes, and Derecho
Governor JB Pritzker has issued a Disaster Proclamation based on the severe weather, tornadoes, and derecho that affected Coles, Cook, Edgar, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Sangamon, and Washington Counties on June 29th continuing through July 4th. This declaration follows extensive work by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) with local governments to assess the impacts of the storms on the communities in the eight impacted counties.
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Multiple Ways to Get COVID Vaccine, Booster, and Testing Through Holiday Season
Positive cases of COVID-19 are surging in Illinois at a time when family and friends gather for the holidays
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Pritzker vows to clean up, fix 'persistent flooding' in Centreville section
Gov. J.B. Pritzker supported a $22 million federal grant that local officials say will solve the lingering sewage and flooding issues in the north Centreville neighborhoods.
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IEMA: Pritzker Administration Deploys Disaster Survivor Assistance Teams to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Sites Across Illinois
Federal teams requested by Governor Pritzker will assist local jurisdictions with COVID-19 Vaccination Operations
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IEMA: Issues Safety Reminders as Winter Storm Moves Through Illinois
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all Illinoisans to make safety a priority as a winter storm moves across the state.
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IEMA: January 2021 is ‘Radon Action Month' in Illinois
IEMA, American Lung Association launch student poster, video contest with cash prizes
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IEMA: January is ‘Radon Action Month' in Illinois
IEMA, American Lung Association Encourages Home Radon Testing
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IEMA: State Agencies Highlight Continued Need for Fire Safety
In recent days, dry conditions and gusty winds have fueled countless fires destroying miles of farmland, valuable equipment, structures and in some cases severely injuring those involved.
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IEMA: Pritzker Administration Announces Federal SBA Assistance for Counties Impacted by Civil Unrest
Low interest, long-term loans will boost economic recovery for qualifying businesses impacted by civil unrest
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IEMA: Encourages all Illinoisans to Register, Participate in Upcoming Earthquake Drill
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging all families, schools, businesses and other organizations to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on October 15, 2020, at 10:15 am.
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IEMA: Announces Notice of Funding Opportunity for Local Governments to Improve Disaster Resiliency
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to help local governments fund hazard mitigation projects as a way to reduce a community's risks for disasters and other hazards.
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IEMA: Pritzker Administration Announces Federal SBA Assistance for Woodford County
Low interest, long-term Small Business Administration loans available to those impacted by recent flash flooding
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IEMA: Provides Safety Tips for Storm Survivors During Extended Power Outages
More than 249,000 households in Illinois still without power following Monday storms
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IEMA: Multi-Agency Resource Center to Open in Woodford County for Residents Impacts by Flash Floods
One-stop-shop for disaster information and recovery assistance
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IEMA: Emergency Management Officials Encourage Illinois Residents to Learn a Life Saving Skill
Spotlight: Four skills that can help save lives during a disaster
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IEMA: State Encourages Hospitals, Healthcare Facilities to Utilize Free PPE Decontamination System
To address the critical need for personal protective equipment (PPE), the State of Illinois has procured technology capable of decontaminating PPE for reuse in the fight against COVID-19.
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IEMA: State of Illinois to Open Two Additional Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Facilities
The State of Illinois is announcing two additional Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS) are opening to the public this week to help test Illinoisans for COVID-19.
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IEMA, NWS Develop Severe Weather Sheltering Guidance to Address COVID-19 Concerns
As we head into the spring months, the risk of severe thunderstorms typically increases across the state of Illinois, including the risk for tornadoes.
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IEMA: Resolve to be Prepared in 2020
With threat of spring flooding, state officials urge residents to consider flood insurance
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IEMA: Highlights Holiday Safety in December
Tips offered for shopping, travel, winter heating and more