Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is excited about the newest addition to FCEMA.COM called NIXLE. On the lower left corner of each page of this web site, you will notice this button which gives you direct access to nixle.
Nixle is a free service that allows you to receive trusted, up-to-the-minute, neighborhood information for where you live, work, visit – or for where your family and friends are located throughout the country. This service will provide information which is updated from the County's Emergency Operations Center during times of emergency. Those interested are strongly encouraged to click on any of these buttons or visit www.nixle.com for more information.
Federal Assistance Approved for Six Southern Illinois Counties Affected by May 8 Storms
Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state’s request for federal assistance to local governments and electrical cooperatives that will help them recover from the May 8 wind storm has been approved. The federal disaster declaration will enable local governments and electrical power cooperatives in Franklin, Gallatin, Jackson, Randolph, Saline and Williamson counties to recover 75 percent of their extraordinary costs related to storm response and recovery.
Franklin County Emergency Management Agency partnered with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency reminds you that June 21st through the 27th is Lightning Safety Awareness Week in Illinois. There are an estimated 25 million cloud-to-ground lightning stikes each year in the United States, nearly 650,000 of which occur in Illinois alone. Lightning can be fascinating to watch, but it is also extremely dangerous - it is the underrated killer. Few people really understand the dangers of lightning. Many people don't act promptly to protect their lives, property, and the lives of others. The first step in solving this potentially life-threatening problem is through education. Please share IEMA's Lightning Safety Awareness Guidebook with your friends and family.
For additional information on disaster preparedness you can also visit www.ready.illinois.gov.
Swine Flu Outbreak Information Center
The human swine flu outbreak continues to grow in the United States and internationally. Today, CDC reports additional cases of confirmed swine influenza and a number of hospitalizations of swine flu patients. Internationally, the situation is more serious too, with additional countries reporting confirmed cases of swine flu. Use the links to the left and below to learn more.
A new hotline slated to open Saturday morning will provide Illinois residents with easy access to information about the H1N1 flu (swine flu). The hotline (866-848-2094 for English, 866-241-2138 for Spanish) will operate daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily for as long as needed. Click HERE To Learn More
State and National Links
Centers for Disease Control Swine Influenza - www.cdc.gov/swineflu
or call 1-800-CDC-INFO
Emergency Management Director Issues 2008 Annual Report
I am pleased to release the agency's 2008 annual report. The information contained in this report is based on the current structure of the agency and agency activities conducted during 2008. This report also includes information about the administration and operations of the agency, as well as grants and achievements secured by the agency during the past year. It is my hope that you will use the annual report to learn more about our agency and the profession of emergency management.
