The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is urging Illinois citizens to take an active role in ensuring safety at home and in their neighborhoods. As part of its 2012 Preparedness Campaign, the agency suggests having a disaster supply kit, stay alert to what’s going on around you, preparing for emergencies and getting involved in local organizations that focus on community preparedness. More than 50 Citizen Corps Councils in Illinois have implemented the Community Emergency Response Team - or C.E.R.T. - in which volunteers are trained to help prepare for and respond to emergencies. For information on joining the Springfield C.E.R.T. group, visit certspringfieldil.org
