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
Effingham City EMA Announces New Siren Activation Policy for Destructive Severe Thunderstorm Warnings
The Effingham City Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is committed to ensuring the safety and awareness of all its residents in the event of severe weather. Effective immediately, the city’s early warning siren system will be activated not only for tornado warnings but also for severe thunderstorm warnings that carry a destructive tag as classified by … Continued
Congressman Bost, City and County Leaders Tour Growing Flex-N-Gate Facility
Bost, City and County Officials Tour Flex N Gate
City Reinstates Municipal Electricity Aggregation Program
The City of Effingham is pleased to announce that it has reinstated its Municipal Electricity Aggregation program after a brief four-month hiatus. Negotiated by the City in January of this year, the Program will launch in April, beginning with a fixed rate of $0.07890 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) that will not change until June 2024 when … Continued
City adopts Housing and Economic Recovery Plan
In a bid to revitalize its economy and bolster its workforce, the City of Effingham has taken a significant step forward with the adoption of a comprehensive Housing and Economic Recovery Plan. This initiative, fueled by the Research in Illinois to Spur Economic Recovery (RISE) grant, marks a pivotal moment in Effingham’s journey towards growth. … Continued
City’s Fire Department Is One of Only Four Departments in Illinois to Receive Prestigious SHARP Award!
Sharp Award Press Release
City swears in new Treasurer
The City of Effingham’s new city Treasurer, Bridget Polk, received her Oath of Office from City Clerk Abbey Nosbisch on Aug. 14, 2023. Read the full story from the Effingham Daily News.