Preparing youth is one strategy for community disaster preparedness
URBANA, Ill. – Fueled in part by the public’s recent interest in the coronavirus (COVID-19), disaster preparedness is a topic that is top-of-mind for many people these days. As communities grapple with questions about how to prepare for and respond to a public health crisis, many leaders and...

Illinois Extension poised to offer flood recovery and mitigation resources
URBANA, Ill. – Floodwaters continue to rise across much of Illinois, with 34 counties currently under a disaster proclamationdesignated by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Significant...

Peoria 'stormwater farm' demonstrates power of connecting design thinking with improved public health outcomes
PEORIA, Ill. –The city of Peoria will break ground on a pilot project transforming vacant land on the city’s south side into a “stormwater farm” that will help manage chronic sewer overflows impacting low-income neighborhoods...

In the face of disaster, Extension Disaster Education Network provides enduring support
MOLINE, Ill. – Many areas throughout the country at some point will experience a disaster—manmade, natural or both. Once the news crews and emergency responders move on to the next crisis, communities often face the prospect of long-term recovery with few remaining resources. Just such a...