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Cook County Kicks Off National Preparedness Month

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security is sharing preparedness information and resources throughout September

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Emergency Management

Cook County Promotes Safety and Preparedness this Fourth of July

The County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers firework safety tips and resources for residents

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Emergency Management

Cook County Prepares for Season’s Highest Temperatures As Excessive Heat Warning Is Issued for Region

County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers cooling tips and a list of cooling centers for residents

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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Appoints New Executive Director for County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the appointment of Theodore “Ted” Berger as executive director of the County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS).

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Emergency Management

Cook County Offers Tips to Keep Residents Safe Ahead of Winter Storm

Parts of Cook County could see up to 12 inches of snow over the next day as a winter storm moves across the area starting tonight.

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