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President Preckwinkle Issues Cook County Proclamation for COVID-19 Response

Building on its coordinated and collaborative approach to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today signed a disaster proclamation, a proactive measure giving County officials another operational tool in…

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Community, Emergency Management

Cook County Offers Residents Safety Tips During High Wind Warning

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers tips to residents during today’s high wind warning.

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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Announces New Name for County Emergency Management Department

New name reflects mission and service to Cook County residents and region

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Emergency Management

Disaster Assistance Available for Residents Affected by June 2019 Flooding

Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Steger opens today

Village of Steger, IL--Residents in the Village of Steger and surrounding communities affected by severe storms and flooding in June 2019 can now apply for low-i

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Emergency Management

Cook County Board Approves Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update this week.

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Emergency Management