The Health and Safety category includes news and tips from local hospitals, clinics, medical professionals, and emergency services contacts who serve the Lansing community.
IEMA offers tips information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Association SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 15, 2019) – Children may experience distress when directly witnessing a disaster, coping with the loss of a family or friend, dealing with the ongoing stress of temporary living conditions, or facing the challenges to returning to pre-flood disaster life conditions. … Read more
Fireworks show sponsors reminded to check credentials of fireworks vendors information provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 12, 2019) – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays in Illinois to be sure their fireworks vendor has the required state licenses and certificates … Read more
Most blue-green algae are harmless; some produce toxic chemicals information provided by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 12, 2019) – As temperatures begin to rise, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Public Health are reminding residents to be cautious if they are planning activities on Illinois lakes and rivers, now … Read more
State officials urge extreme caution when using generators information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (June 7, 2019) – As flooding persists throughout the State of Illinois, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and local emergency managers are encouraging those in the impacted areas to prepare for potential consequences from the prolonged … Read more
Starting Monday, June 10, 3:00–4:00pm information provided by the Village of Lansing LANSING, Ill. (June 5, 2019) – “We as the Fire Department are making a concerted effort to connect with the public again and serve our community!” says Fire Chief Chad Kooyenga. To that end, he has made arrangements for the Lansing Fire Department … Read more
For owners and animals information provided by North Central Veterinary Emergency Center HIGHLAND, Ind. (June 2, 2019) – Veterinarians at North Central Veterinary Emergency Center share the following safety tips to help keep pets safe during the summer months. Dog bites Dog bites require immediate veterinary care. To help avoid dog bites, keep pets that … Read more
State urges river communities, “Don’t Wait, Evacuate” information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Association SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – State officials are urging residents in river communities to prepare for potential evacuations due to the threat of rising floodwaters. Reports indicate this is the longest-lasting flood event since the Great Flood of 1927. … Read more
information provided by the Office of the Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 30, 2019) – With urgent flooding situations along the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers, Governor JB Pritzker has activated approximately 200 Illinois National Guard soldiers for State Active Duty to assist with the state’s flood fight operations and urged all residents in affected communities to … Read more
information provided by the Illinois Department of Public Health SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 27, 2019) – On May 24, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) confirmed the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus in Illinois for 2019. DuPage County Health Department staff collected the positive mosquitoes on May 21, 2019, in Wayne, … Read more
Holiday forecast brings risk for severe weather and flash flooding information provided by the Illinois Emergency Management Association SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (May 26, 2019) – State officials are urging residents to monitor local weather forecasts and always have multiple ways to receive emergency alerts and warnings. Officials with the National Weather Service (NWS) report additional storms … Read more