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Planning That Could Save Your Life: Winter Weather Survival Kit For Your Car

Even a short drive can turn into a dangerous one, especially during severe weather.

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Community, Emergency Management

Preckwinkle Taps William Barnes Jr. for Cook County’s Top Homeland Security Post

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of William M. Barnes Jr. as Executive Director of the County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).

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Emergency Management

Hazardous Liquid Waste to Get Additional Attention from Cook County

Information will provide a measure of safety for nearby residents and first responders Cook County will now collect information on and inspect facilities housing hazardous liquid waste as a public safety measure. An ordinance approved by the Cook C
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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Appoints New Executive Director for County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the appointment of Ernest Brown to the post of executive director of the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM).
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Emergency Management

Cook County to Receive Almost $26.5 Million For Anti-Terrorism Programs

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that the County will receive nearly $26.5 million in federal grant funds to assist with security programs that combat terrorism.
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Emergency Management