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Cook County to Receive Almost $26.5 Million For Anti-Terrorism Programs

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that the County will receive nearly $26.5 million in federal grant funds to assist with security programs that combat terrorism.
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Emergency Management

Preckwinkle Praises Accomplishments of Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management as Michael Masters Departs Post

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that Michael Masters, the executive director of the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, will leave his position at the end of September to join strategic c
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Emergency Management

Cook County Participates in White House Extremism Summit

Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Executive Director Michael Masters joined President Barack Obama, United States Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson and leaders from around the U.
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Public Safety and Jails, Emergency Management, Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Board Approves Largest Hazard Mitigation Plan in the U.S.

Plan makes county eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funds.

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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Environmental, Emergency Management

Cook County Offices Under the President Closed January 6, 2014

Due to the severe winter storm, cold and hazardous travel conditions, Cook County employees under the jurisdiction of the Office of the President – except those performing essential services required to provide for the public health and safety of our
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Emergency Management