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Emergency Preparedness Workshops

Thu, 02/02/2023 - 12:00 - Thu, 02/09/2023 - 12:00

Alwood Elementary School

Blog Posts (15)

Prevent post-shoveling aches and pains

man shoveling snow with poor form

Stormwater woes, and how rain gardens can help

Flooded road

What does it mean when warning sirens go off?

Yellow siren on roof of brick building

Hurricanes are nature's heat pumps

aerial photo of hurricane moving toward east coast of United States

Prepare to protect the people you love

disaster collage

Tornadoes may be moving to a town near you

Dealing with storm damaged trees and preparing for the next disaster

Storm Damaged Tree

Perfect storm crashes Texas power grid; Can it happen here?

winter effects on power grid reduced with power grid meter

Weathering the unexpected

high water with pedestrian sign show flooded

Remote workforce creates challenge for business relief

Caregiver Tips for Older Adults

person reading book and drinking coffee

Learning at Home During Trying Times

Keep Young Children Learning at Home During Trying Times

Does your family have a disaster plan?

Generosity of 4-H clubs and families overflows for tornado victims

News Releases (13)

Be prepared when disaster strikes

Develop a disaster plan: Be prepared when disaster strikes

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

After the storm: Repair and care for damaged trees

Community planning breaks cycle of disaster, damage, reconstruction

Cold Weather, Frozen Pipes? Extension Gives You All You Need to Know

Engage youth in emergency preparedness

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Surviving disaster includes using home generators safely

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Gov Pritzker Launches Coronavirus.illinois.gov with Resources for Illinois Residents and Small Businesses

Preparing Youth for Community Disaster

University of Illinois Extension Shares Tips on Re-greening After a Flood

Staff (4)

Jody Johnson

Jody Johnson

County Extension Director II

Carrie McKillip

Carrie McKillip

Community and Economic Development Educator

Russell Medley

Russell Medley

Community and Economic Development Educator

Lisa Torrance

Lisa Torrance

County Director