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Featured Articles

1. Article number 1 - Flood Safety Awareness
2. Article number 2 - IEMA Highlights Recovery Preparedness Month
3. Article number 3 - IEMA Encourages People to Stay Aware, Be Prepared for Strong to Severe Storms
4. Article number 4 - IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes
5. Article number 5 - Be Prepared: Radiation Safety

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  Flood Safety Awareness

  SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Nearly every day, flooding happens somewhere in the United States. Flooding can cause more damage than any other weather-related event. As part of Severe Weather Preparedness Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency management officials are reminding residents that good preparation and knowing what to do in a flood can increase chances of survival when flooding occurs in your area.
  

  
  

  • Governor Announces Disaster Proclamation
  • Flood Prep Tips
  • State Receives Disaster Declaration from Small Business Administration for Stephenson County
  • Emergency Preparedness Information Now Available in Spanish, French for Residents in River Communities
    
    • Flood Safety Check List (English) (Spanish) (French)
    • Power Outage Check List (English) (Spanish) (French)
      
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  IEMA Highlights Recovery Preparedness Month

  SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Mother Nature does not discriminate when it comes to severe weather. Countless residents throughout our state have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful situations, having access to personal finance, insurance, medical and other records is critical for starting the recovery process.
  
  

  • After the Disaster
    
  • Emergency Financial First Aid Kit
    
  • Protect your property
    
  • Flood Insurance
    
  • Secure Critical Documents
    
  • Operation Hope
    
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  IEMA Encourages People to Stay Aware, Be Prepared for Strong to Severe Storms

  SPRINGFIELD – While many parts of Illinois recently experienced an unseasonable April snowstorm, state officials are urging residents to be alert and prepared for strong to severe storms in the coming days. A portion of Illinois is under the threat of severe weather Wednesday night into Thursday. The National Weather Service forecasts damaging winds will be the primary concern, though hail and isolated tornadoes are also possible. With that in mind, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to stay aware of local forecasts and be prepared to act quickly if weather warnings are issued.
  
  

  • Severe Weather Guide
    
  • IEMA, IESMA to Highlight Importance of Weather Alert Radios
    
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  IEMA Encourages People to Prepare for Earthquakes

  An earthquake can strike anywhere and at any time. Will you be prepared? The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management agencies are promoting earthquake preparedness throughout the month of February. Learn more about how the “Drop, Cover and Hold On” technique can prevent injuries during an earthquake, and the little things you can do around your house to be prepared if a seismic event were to occur.
  
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  Be Prepared: Radiation Safety

  SPRINGFIELD – While the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is widely recognized for its efforts in emergency preparedness and response to events such as floods, tornadoes and blizzards, the agency also administers more than two dozen nuclear and radiation safety programs that help protect public health and safety and the environment by preventing unnecessary exposure to ionizing radiation, whether naturally-occurring or man-made.