Risk ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ and Emergency Preparedness
Related Links
- ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Emergency Alert System (WEAS) - The ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University Emergency Alert System (WEAS) enables the delivery of voice, text, and email messages to members of our campus community in the event of an emergency.
- WIU Office of Public Safety - ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ Illinois University's Office of Public Safety (OPS) provides a safe and secure environment for our campus.
- - The Department of Homeland Security Website. Learn more about hazards and disaster preparedness.
- - More on disaster preparedness, but also information on recovery efforts.
- - Website of the National Weather Service. The NWS provides pinpoint forecasting, and is a vital tool in preparing for severe weather events at WIU.
- - All public institutions who rely on grant money to fund equipment and resources for public safety are required to be compliant with the National Incident ´ºÓêÖ±²¥ System. Read why and how you can be NIMS certified here.
- - A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the United States.
- - Non profit, non-governmental public service organization dedicated to protecting life an promoting health in the USA.
- - The CDC works to protect public health and safety by providing information to enhance health decisions, and it promotes health through partnerships with state health departments and other organizations.
- - An Illinois state agency that offers news, information and training resources, programs and services on emergency preparedness and response in the state of Illinois.
- - Website for the Illinois State Police
- - Local Macomb Police Department website.
- - The Illinois Poison Center serves all of Illinois 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staffed by nurses, physicians, pharmacists and other poison specialists, the IPC offers free, confidential poison prevention advice and treatment recommendations via a toll-free hot line, 1-800-222-1222.
- : A map to explore all the blood donation centers located across the United States and find a blood donation location with a certified phlebotomist near you.Â