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The SPARC Board of Directors grieves the loss of Chris Pulley, Region 11 Coordinator for IEMA. Chris helped communities throughout the region overcome disasters of all shapes and sizes over the years. He left a lasting imprint on our lives and will be truly missed. RIP, friend.


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Traveling for Turkey Day? 🦃 Today's weather will require you to allow extra time to get to your destination. If traveling by 🚗: Take it slow, pass w/caution, move over for disabled/emergency vehicles & put away 📱! If traveling by ✈️: Check w/your airline for possible delays.

ReadyIllinois's tweet image. Traveling for Turkey Day? 🦃 Today's weather will require you to allow extra time to get to your destination.
If traveling by 🚗: Take it slow, pass w/caution, move over for disabled/emergency vehicles & put away 📱!
If traveling by ✈️: Check w/your airline for possible delays.

SPARC quarterly breakout sessions in progress. General Membership session begins at 1300. Come on out to the @MarionPavilion


Great timing of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week bringing attention to recent weather in our Coalition’s region.

Tomorrow is the start of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week in the United States! Remember: When Thunder Roars, Head Indoors!

NWS's tweet image. Tomorrow is the start of National Lightning Safety Awareness Week in the United States! Remember: When Thunder Roars, Head Indoors!


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How can you develop a mission-ready MRC unit? What roles can MRC units fill? How can these capabilities be scaled and replicated? Find out in this guide from @MRC_ASPR & @NACCHOalerts ➡️ naccho.org/uploads/downlo… #Prep19

ASPRgov's tweet image. How can you develop a mission-ready MRC unit?  What roles can MRC units fill? How can these capabilities be scaled and replicated? Find out in this guide from @MRC_ASPR & @NACCHOalerts ➡️ naccho.org/uploads/downlo… #Prep19

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In the future, @MRC_ASPR will focus more these priorities: ✅Medical screening in emergencies ✅PODS, Mass Vaccination & Last Mile dispensing ✅Use of MRC units outside a local jurisdiction ✅Training community members to respond #Prep19


Attending a @prepsummit session on how our neighbors in Missouri plan for impacts of earthquakes on vulnerable populations. They use PHEP funds to maintain a cool Missouri PHEP GeoPlatform, with GIS data needed for such planning. #Prep19

SPARC_IL's tweet image. Attending a @prepsummit session on how our neighbors in Missouri plan for impacts of earthquakes on vulnerable populations. They use PHEP funds to maintain a cool Missouri PHEP GeoPlatform, with GIS data needed for such planning. #Prep19

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ASPR has worked with #Healthcare & #PublicHealth sector owners & operators as well as security & risk experts to create the #RISCtoolkit, a a new cost-effective, objective, data-driven, all-hazards risk assessment tool. phe.gov/Preparedness/p… #Prep19

ASPRgov's tweet image. ASPR has worked with #Healthcare & #PublicHealth sector owners & operators as well as security & risk experts to create the #RISCtoolkit, a a new cost-effective, objective, data-driven, all-hazards risk assessment tool. phe.gov/Preparedness/p… #Prep19

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HHS emPOWER Map Questions? Find answers, instructions and uses with the NEW HHS emPOWER Map Job Aid. Learn more: empowermap.hhs.gov/HHSemPOWERMap_… #Prep19


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"Why do partnerships matter? The need is great, and the ability to partner together will save lives." - @DrNLouissaint at the @prepsummit opening plenary, happening now. #Prep19

HC_Ready's tweet image. "Why do partnerships matter? The need is great, and the ability to partner together will save lives." - @DrNLouissaint at the @prepsummit opening plenary, happening now. #Prep19

A number of professionals from SPARC are stoked to be at the @prepsummit this week in St. Louis. Learning how to increase readiness & resilience in our region. #Prep19 #IgnitionSPARC


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Having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. Here's how you can work to develop a more positive mindset: bit.ly/2LXVcsk #SundayMotivation

HHSGov's tweet image. Having a positive outlook can benefit your physical health. Here's how you can work to develop a more positive mindset: bit.ly/2LXVcsk #SundayMotivation

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Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Find out how to wash your hands the right way to protect yourself and your family from getting sick: bit.ly/2WXOEzq #TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayMotivation

HHSGov's tweet image. Handwashing is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of germs. Find out how to wash your hands the right way to protect yourself and your family from getting sick: bit.ly/2WXOEzq #TuesdayThoughts #TuesdayMotivation

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Our nation faces diverse & evolving #HealthSecurity threats. Find out how the new National Health Security Strategy is driving actions to prepare for, respond to & recover from modern health security threats. phe.gov/ASPRBlog/pages…

ASPRgov's tweet image. Our nation faces diverse & evolving #HealthSecurity threats.  Find out how the new National Health Security Strategy is driving actions to prepare for, respond to & recover from modern health security threats. phe.gov/ASPRBlog/pages…

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Register Today for our upcoming ASPR TRACIE webinar to learn how public & private partners use ASPR's new Healthcare & Public Health Risk Identification & Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit to enhance #RiskManagement & resource investments ➡️ register.gotowebinar.com/register/91026… #RISCToolkit

ASPRgov's tweet image. Register Today for our upcoming ASPR TRACIE webinar to learn how public & private partners use ASPR's new Healthcare & Public Health Risk Identification & Site Criticality (RISC) Toolkit to enhance #RiskManagement & resource investments ➡️ register.gotowebinar.com/register/91026… #RISCToolkit

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Patchy fog is possible tonight through early Friday. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday night into Saturday morning. An Arctic blast will change the rain to snow Saturday afternoon and evening, with light accumulations possible.

NWSPaducah's tweet image. Patchy fog is possible tonight through early Friday. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday night into Saturday morning. An Arctic blast will change the rain to snow Saturday afternoon and evening, with light accumulations possible.

SPARC Executive Committee spent today working on our annual work plan and budget. Moving our regional coalition forward! #IgnitionSPARC

SPARC_IL's tweet image. SPARC Executive Committee spent today working on our annual work plan and budget. Moving our regional coalition forward! #IgnitionSPARC

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Just Released! The 2019-2022 National Health Security Strategy provides an approach to strengthen our nation’s ability protect Americans from 21st century health security threats & #SaveLives when disaster strikes. Learn More ➡️ PHE.gov/NHSS

ASPRgov's tweet image. Just Released! The 2019-2022 National Health Security Strategy provides an approach to strengthen our nation’s ability protect Americans from 21st century health security threats & #SaveLives when disaster strikes. Learn More ➡️ PHE.gov/NHSS

Thanks to all who attended today's #SPARC quarterly meeting. The success of our Coalition depends upon the engagement of our members. Our next quarterly meeting is on April 9 in Marion.


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Brian Blake from #CUSEC speaks to #SPARC coalition about earthquake risk for Southern Illlinois.

SalineCountyEMA's tweet image. Brian Blake from #CUSEC speaks to #SPARC coalition about earthquake risk for Southern Illlinois.

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