Champaign County EMA sponsored an emergency generator refresher training class on June 7th. Chris Ingram from Roland Machinery and J.J. Costello from CK Power presented the training, which was attended by representatives from numerous county agencies. These generators were provided to the county through the ITTF (Illinois Terrorism Task Force) and are available to use during an emergency or disaster.
The Champaign County ARES group held a Storm Spotter Safety Class at the County EOC. Steve Hilberg of ARES (Amateur Emergency Radio Service) presented the class on safety awareness and spotter reporting procedures to the group.
Officials gather in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate activites related to the fourth annual Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon on Saturday, April 28, 2012. The event drew more than 20,300 runners, a record high.
On Friday, May 11th, a presentation for the media was held to bring public
awareness on the creation of the first Champaign County Search and Rescue Team. Champaign County Sheriff Dan Walsh and Champaign County Emergency
Management Agency Director John Carlson have joined their respective agencies
together to establish a county wide Search and Rescue Team. The end goal is to
train teams of volunteers to be at the ready to perform search and rescue of
persons, assist in the recovery of bodies, assist Law Enforcement with evidence
recovery, support disaster area operations, and promote safety. This Search and Rescue Team will be units of County government
cooperating with citizens to establish a service that benefits taxpayers at
very little cost.
