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1. 1 - Radon Action Month
2. 2 - December Weather Updates
3. 3 - IEMA Encourages People to Resolve to be Prepared in 2016
4. 4 - IEMA Announces Charleston Attains ‘Ready to Respond Community’ Designation
5. 5 - Cyber Security Awareness Month

• Radon Action Month

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  New Initiative Encourages Installation of Active Radon Systems in New Homes

  Radon leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers

  SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and the American Lung Association in Illinois (ALAIL) today announced the statewide launch of an initiative to encourage home builders to install activated radon mitigation systems in new homes. The systems reduce levels of radon, a radioactive gas that is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second-leading cause of lung cancer overall.​  Read Full Press Release​

• December Weather Updates

  View current information for the December severe weather.

  Updates:

  Governor Rauner Announces FEMA to Work with State on Flood, Storm Damage Assessments​ ​
  

• IEMA Encourages People to Resolve to be Prepared in 2016

  SPRINGFIELD – As communities around the state deal with record and near-record winter flooding, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and local emergency management agencies throughout Illinois are encouraging people to ‘Resolve to be Ready’ for emergencies in 2016.​
  

• IEMA Announces Charleston Attains ‘Ready to Respond Community’ Designation

  SPRINGFIELD – Charleston today (1/5/16) became the first city in Illinois to achieve the Ready to Respond Community designation from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The program recognizes communities that achieve an enhanced level of preparedness through successful completion of rigorous criteria. ​

• Cyber Security Awareness Month

  SPRINGFIELD – The Internet touches nearly every aspect of our daily lives. From computers and laptops at homes, schools and workplaces to smartphones and tablets that can be used anywhere, the ability to instantly connect with information and people around the world offers countless opportunities for everyone, including criminals.​
  

  • Protect Yourself! Don’t Take the Bait on Phishing Scams!​
    
  • Protect Yourself! Don't Be Too Social​
  • Protect Yourself! Don't Reuse Passwords​
  • Cyber Security Awareness Month
  • Protect Yourself Against Cybercrime​