Effingham firefighters, retired firefighters, EMA creates fund to help victims of emergencies
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School-age Children In Illinois Have Safe2HelpIL As A Tool To Help Keep Them Safe
The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) recently announced a new program designed to help children who must deal with severe weather, transportation problems, digital safety, and even violence (see media release IEMA Safe2HelpIL). The program website and app can be found at: Safe2HelpIL.
‘I should have died’: Missouri woman connects with Effingham firefighters who saved her life in Teutopolis HAZMAT spill
WCIA News story
WEIU City Spotlight
WEIU, the PBS station of Eastern Illinois University, recently produced an excellent video piece on Effingham in their City Spotlight segment. WEIU City Spotlight
Congressman Bost, City and County Leaders Tour Growing Flex-N-Gate Facility
Bost, City and County Officials Tour Flex N Gate
City’s Fire Department Is One of Only Four Departments in Illinois to Receive Prestigious SHARP Award!
Sharp Award Press Release