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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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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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Chicago and Cook County Receive $47 Million to Protect the Public and Critical Infrastructures

By Communications Staff at November 16, 2012 | 3:00 pm | 0 Comment

The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), the Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management (DHSEM) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) received $47 million in Homeland Security Grant Funding to continue the development, training and allocation of resources for securing the public and critical infrastructure in the event more...

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