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Cook County Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Batteries During Daylight Saving Time

As residents set clocks back one hour this weekend, the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) urges residents to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.

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Cook County Offers Tips to Beat the Heat

Cooling Centers Open to Residents Across County

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Cook County Reminds Residents to Make Pet Preparedness a Priority

The Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security as well as Animal and Rabies Control share tips to help residents keep pets safe during emergency situations

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Cook County Awards $60K to Continue Law Enforcement Narcan Program

Grant one of ten awards totaling more than $400,000
supporting law enforcement and nonprofits

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FEMA, Gov. Pritzker, Board President Preckwinkle, Mayor Lightfoot, Sens. Durbin and Duckworth Announce New Federal Vaccination Site at United Center Opening March 10

CHICAGO – The Biden Administration, Governor JB Pritzker, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Chicago Mayor Lori E.

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