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1. Article number 1 - Include Children in Disaster Preparedness
2. Article number 2 - Severe Weather Preparedness Starts Now
3. Article number 3 - IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes
4. Article number 4 - Act Now: Test your Home for Radon
5. Article number 5 - Illinois Responds to COVID-19

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  Include Children in Disaster Preparedness

  SPRINGFIELD -- Emergencies and disasters can happen at any time and anywhere. Disaster planning, response and recovery efforts should always take into account the unique needs of children, who make up roughly a quarter of the United States population. That is why this month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the Office of the State Fire Marshal Office (OSFM) are taking steps to promote youth preparedness.
  
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  Severe Weather Preparedness Starts Now

  SPRINGFIELD, IL – In Illinois, on any given week we could see blue skies, thunderstorms and torrential rainfall. The changing weather is second nature to many of us, but as the calendar flips from winter to spring, it is important to not become complacent about severe weather threats that exist in our state. As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) have teamed up to publish a Severe Weather Preparedness Guide to help Illinoisans be better prepared when severe weather strikes.
  

  
  

  • IEMA Highlights Flood Awareness Week
    
  • Severe Weather Preparedness Guide
    
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  IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

  ​SPRINGFIELD – In recognition of the earthquake risk posed by the New Madrid and Wabash Valley seismic zones, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management agencies are promoting earthquake preparedness throughout the month of February.
  

  
  

  • Family Planning Guide
  • Family Communication Plan
    
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  Act Now: Test your Home for Radon

  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is urging residents to take time to test their home for radon. Radon-related health risks are preventable with a simple home detection test. With more people staying home, working and learning remotely, this peace of mind is priceless. A simple home test is an inexpensive and easy way to know if you and your family is at risk of exposure.
  

  
  

  • What is Radon?
    
  • IEMA/ALA Launch Radon Poster & Video Contest
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  Illinois Responds to COVID-19

  The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is taking aggressive and proactive steps to address this evolving situation. Learn more about what you can do to keep your family safe.
  

  
  

  • COVID Vaccine FAQs
    
  • IDPH Vaccination Plan
    
  • Stop the Spread: COVID-19 Contact Tracing
  • All In Illinois Campaign
    
  • Free COVID-19 Testing Available to All Illinois Residents
    
  • Apply Today: COVID-19 Reimbursement Available under FEMA’s Public Assistance Program