2011 IEMA Conference
Posted Monday, April 18th, 2011
Planning is underway for the annual IEMA Conference, scheduled for September 6-8 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Springfield. Check the IEMA Conference Website for updates!
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The Great Central U.S. Shakeout
Posted Sunday, April 10th, 2011
In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the historic New Madrid earthquakes in 1811-12, Illinois and other central states are working to improve public awareness of our earthquake risk. The Great Central U.S. Shakeout will be held on April 28th at 10:15 as a way for local businesses, schools, and governments to practice their own […]
Public Assistance for February 1-2 Blizzard
Posted Sunday, April 10th, 2011
Financial assistance is potentially available to local governments and certain private not-for-profit organizations to help with extraordinary costs related to the severe winter storm of February 1-2. The deadline for submission of the initial “Request for Public Assistance (RPA)” forms is Saturday, April 16th. Forms can be found at the IEMA website http://www.state.il.us/iema/disaster/pdf/FEMA%20Form%2090-49.pdf and should […]