Archive for March, 2011
Iroquois County 9-1-1 Needs Funding Help ….
Dwindling dollars and advanced technology has put a major strain on local government in providing necessary emergency communications. And-financial concerns are pressing operations with the Iroquois County 9-1-1 Center. Coordinator Nita Dubble’s power-point presentation to Township Supervisors Monday night laid out the facts about the costs and operations of the 9-1-1 Center and difference between [...]
Weather Spotter Training
Training Announcement 2011 Severe Weather Spotter Training Sponsored by: Iroquois County Emergency Services & Disaster Agency Thursday, April 7, 2011 6:30 – 8:30 pm Crescent City Grade School gymnasium Crescent City, IL Basic Weather Spotters Certification Jim Allsopp – NWS (Romeoville) Free of Charge For more information contact Iroquois County ESDA Carl Gerdovich [...]
Tornado Season Calls for Preparation….
Illinois Residents reminded to prepare for tornado season Illinois emergency management officials are reminding residents to prepare for tornado season. Iroquois County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) is offering a few tips: • Make a family emergency plan so everyone knows where to go if a tornado strikes. • Have an emergency kit at [...]
Ford County Eligible for Blizzard Reimbursement Monies
Last month’s blizzard set snowfall records in counties across Illinois… but it set more records than just snowfall totals. More counties will receive storm-related federal aid than ever before. Ford County is among those Illinois counties eligible for up to 75% reimbursement. Illinois Emergency Management Agency spokeswoman Patti Thompson says local governments in 60 counties [...]
FEMA, NOAA AND PARTNERS ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR SPRINGTIME FLOODING
March 14th through 18th Marks 2011 Flood Safety Awareness Week CHICAGO – With many communities throughout the nation facing threats of spring flooding, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are once again joining forces to commemorate Flood Safety Awareness Week March 14 – 18. “It is important [...]