National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Celebrates 28 Years
October 19th, 2012 is National Mammography Day
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) organization is comprised of several national public service organizations, professional medical associations, and government agencies working in partnership to build breast cancer awareness, share information and provide access to screening services.
October 19, 2012 is National Mammography Day, a day when women are encouraged to make an appointment for their annual mammograms. Mammography is a vital tool for early detection of breast cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is 98 percent when it is detected early.
Accurate mammography results are critical for diagnosing breast cancer. To ensure every mammography machine is operating properly, experts from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) inspect nearly 360 mammography facilities throughout Illinois each year. Illinois is one of only four states in the nation approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to certify mammography facilities.
The informational brochure, Breast Cancer, Your Right to Know, is available on the Agency website. State law requires mammography facilities to provide patients with information about breast cancer detection and diagnosis. The brochure is available in both English and Spanish.
Please take a few moments on National Mammography Day or during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October to schedule your mammogram or to encourage the women in your life to schedule their mammograms.
Learn more about IEMA's Mammography Program.
Read the 10/18/12 press release.
The 2012 Emergency Response Guidebooks (ERG's) have arrived in Illinois
- IEMA is in the process of getting the ERG's to the distribution sites throughout Illinois. NOT All sites have been supplied yet.
- Only governmental first response agencies and EMS are provided free ERG's through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.
- We have received enough ERG's to provide 1 book for every first response vehicle.
- 2008 ERG's should be used for training and classrooms.
- All private industry should contact the USDOT for purchasing information.
- IEMA will not be mailing these books out due to cost reductions. The links below provide distribution information.
- Summary of changes from the 2008 ERG.
We are asking that fire departments/EMS pick their ERG's up from fire departments on the fire department distribution list, law enforcement agencies pick their ERG's up from the MTU's and EMA/public works pick their ERG's up from IEMA Regional Offices or IEMA central offices. NOT ALL distribution Sites have received their books yet. More distribution sites will be added as we get them out. CONTACT THE SITES PRIOR TO PICKUP."
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Governor Quinn Announces Up to $13 Million in New Relief for Southern Illinois Communities
HARRISBURG - April 2, 2012. At the direction of Governor Pat Quinn, the heads of a number of state agencies today announced in Harrisburg up to $13 million of financial aid and construction projects to help families, businesses and local governments recover from the deadly tornado that ravaged several Southern Illinois communities on Feb. 29. The package put together at the Governor's instruction includes reimbursements to local governments for some of their disaster-related expenses, road improvements, grants to help homeowners repair or rebuild damaged homes, and low-interest business loans to create jobs and help businesses recover.
"This assistance package offers real solutions for the long-term recovery effort in Harrisburg and other communities," Governor Quinn said. "Recovery from this tornado won't happen overnight, but these resources will help residents and businesses of hard hit areas in Southern Illinois begin to rebuild their lives."
Read the full press release.
Illinois Finance Authority Rural Business Disaster Loan Application
Illinois Housing Development Authority Single Family Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program
Press Releases
April 2, 2012 Governor Quinn Announces Up to $13 Million in New Relief for Southern Illinois Communities
March 9, 2012 State Treasurer Encourages Use of Low-Interest Loan Program for Tornado Victims
March 8, 2012 DHS Offers SNAP Assistance to Saline County Residents Affected by Tornado
March 7, 2012 Governor Quinn Requests Federal Assistance for 5 Southern Illinois Counties
March 1, 2012 Governor Quinn asks for FEMA help
March 1, 2012 Parts of Giant City closed due to storm
February 29, 2012 Governor Quinn Disaster Declaration Press Release
February 29, 2012 Governor Quinn Activates State Emergency Operations Center Press Release
IEMA Sampling Results Show No Measureable Increases in Radiation Near Byron Nuclear Power Plant
Water, Vegetation Samples Analyzed by IEMA
SPRINGFIELD - Laboratory analysis of environmental sampling conducted by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) earlier this week showed no measureable increases of radiation in the environment as a result of a steam release from the Byron Nuclear Power Plant. The release occurred during an Unusual Event incident at the plant on Monday following a loss of off-site power.
The IEMA Bureau of Environmental Radiation Safety (BERS) routinely monitors for radioactivity in the environment surrounding nuclear power plants and other nuclear facilities in Illinois.
Summary of Analytical Results
Press Releases
February 3, 2012 - IEMA Sampling Results Show No Measureable Increases in Radiation Near Byron Nuclear Power Plant
January 31, 2012 - IEMA Environmental Personnel Collect Samples Near Byron Nuclear Power Plant
New Law to Help Renters Learn More About Radon Levels in Their Homes
Radon is Second-Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
A new law set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2012, will help people who rent apartments, condominiums or houses access information about radon levels in their homes. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency’s (IEMA) radon program is offering guidance to help renters better understand radon hazards and their rights under this new law.
Read the full press release.
Radon Guide for Tennants
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