IEMA Offers Tips for Protecting Homes, Businesses from Natural Hazards
IEMA is encouraging people to register for the Central U.S. ShakeOut on Feb. 7.
The following release was provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Illinois is susceptible to several types of natural hazards, including floods, tornadoes, snow and ice storms, droughts, even earthquakes. While it’s impossible to avoid such events, there are several steps communities and people can take to prevent injuries or deaths and reduce property losses. Throughout January, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will offer tips for protecting homes and businesses and highlight successful hazard mitigation efforts as part of its 2013 Preparedness Campaign. “Try as we might, we’ll never be able to avoid the wrath of Mother Nature,” said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. “But there are many ways we can limit the …
