Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security Awards Over $2.7 Million for Urban Area Security Initiative Projects

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle along with the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) today announced the recipients of 17 grants to fund projects under the 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program. A total of $2,736,542 will be distributed across local fire and police departments as well as other public safety partners. 

Winter Storm Could Bring Heavy Snowfall Across Cook County

The Department of Transportation and Highways urges residents to keep emergency kit in each car when driving during winter weather

Cook County could see up to eight inches of snow as a winter storm moves across the area starting tonight. The County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) is monitoring conditions and has resources on standby to keep the 1,620 lane miles the County maintains, safe for drivers. 

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Offers Pet Safety Tips During Bitterly Cold Winter Weather

Dangerously low temperatures are forecast over the next few days. Snowstorms throughout the week will give way to bitterly cold subzero temperatures starting this weekend. The frigid climate creates hazardous conditions for residents and their pets. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to take special precautions to keep their pets safe during this extremely cold and dangerous weather.

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