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The Cook County Situation Report: May 17, 2013

By monica.heth at May 17, 2013 | 8:43 am | 10 Comments

Current Operational Situations: Information, Intelligence, and Data Reports Today's Weather                   Tip of the Day:   President Obama Declares a Disaster for Illinois The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced more...

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Issues a Disaster Proclamation for Cook County

By monica.heth at April 19, 2013 | 8:56 am | 0 Comment

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today issued a disaster proclamation for Cook County. Severe weather across Cook County has caused significant widespread flooding, with more severe weather forecasted to occur.  Flash flooding has forced evacuations, significantly impacted homes and businesses, and closed numerous roadways. It continues to pose a more...

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Homeland Security Launches Community Emergency Response Program to Assist Resident Preparedness

By monica.heth at February 26, 2013 | 3:22 pm | 0 Comment

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Executive Director Michael Masters today announced the launch of the Cook County Community Emergency Response Program in a speech at the City Club. The United States Department of Homeland Security and the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management recommend that more...

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Over 600 First Responders Train on Active Shooter Situations on 5th Anniversary of Northern Illinois Shooting

By monica.heth at February 19, 2013 | 11:02 am | 1 Comments

February 14, 2013 marked the five year anniversary of the tragic Northern Illinois University shooting that killed five and injured twenty-one individuals. Mass shooting incidents continue to happen at an alarming pace, with one occurring in the United States every month since 2009. In remembrance of this event – and in recognition of recent events in places such as more...

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Cook County Homeland Security Executive Discusses Immigration Reform Policies at the White House

By monica.heth at February 6, 2013 | 4:16 pm | 0 Comment

Michael Masters, Executive Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for Cook County, IL, will join senior law enforcement officials from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) and former New York, Los Angeles, and Boston Police Chief Bill Bratton Wednesday at the White House, where they will discuss strides made in securing US borders, more...

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Homeland Security and Emergency Management Cautions Residents to Prepare for Winter Weather Challenges

By monica.heth at December 19, 2012 | 9:04 am | 2 Comments

The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, and other county departments have been working to ensure that Cook County is prepared to assist residents during winter months. “Cook County is better prepared to handle winter weather challenges than ever before. Thanks to the more...

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