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Cook County, IL
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Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Cook County is experiencing extreme heat through Tuesday. The County has three additional cooling centers at the Skokie, Maywood and Markham Courthouses. View the complete list of cooling centers here: cookgov.me/coolingcenters
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
🚨DEADLINE: FRIDAY, MAY 31ST🚨
Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) invites the public to participate in the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update process. Complete the survey at: cookgov.me/mitigate2024
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
I was inspired by my visit to the CHaRM Center at @South_Suburban on this #EarthDay! Hubs like this help steer hard-to-recycle materials away from landfills. Outstanding work from @cookcountygov on this project! We must work together towards a more sustainable future! 🌍♻️
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Congrats to Anthony Tindall, our Solid Waste Coordinator, who has been honored by Crain’s Chicago Business for his outstanding leadership in sustainability! His work inspecting and regulating waste facilities is crucial for a cleaner, greener future. #CookCountyProud
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Ford owners! Get your free adapter now thru June 30 for access to 15k Superchargers (V3 only though not all locations, not V2 or destination chargers).
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Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Happy National Skip the Straw Day! Let's celebrate by choosing eco-friendly alternatives and showing our commitment to protecting our planet. It's time to take a stand and ditch those pesky straws from your drinks. #SkipTheStraw 💚🌎
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Happy Valentine’s Day! Give some love to your home and increase its energy efficiency to create a more comfortable home, save money and save emissions by checking out our new resource: Build Tight, Ventilate Right!
Read the whole resource here: smartenergy.illinois.edu/bui…
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
#OakPark residents in single-family homes and buildings with five or fewer units can schedule a special collection of electronic and hazardous household waste at LRSrecycles.com/oakpark. Resources for residents of large multifamily buildings are posted at oak-park.us/ewaste.
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Apply today if you haven't!
COOK COUNTY, IL: Today is the final day to apply for assistance if your home or property was damaged in the Sep. 17-18 storms. Survivors have already received more than $46 million. Apply: DisasterAssistance.gov, 800-621-3362, at a DRC (fema.gov/drc), on the FEMA app.
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Suburban Cook County Residents: Improve your home's health, safety, and efficiency with free upgrades through the Healthy Homes for Healthy Families program. To find out if you are eligible to enroll, visit ow.ly/lBTp50QxYTM.
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Planning a visit to the Forest Preserves? Remember to snap some pictures for our 2024 photo contest! We need YOUR masterpiece shots! 📷 Tweet your pics and tag us @fpdcc.
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Today we launched Healthy Homes for Healthy Families with a $30M commitment. We're providing free whole-home upgrades to suburban Cook County families, aiming for 200 homes yearly for the next three years. #HealthyHomes #CommunityWellness #CookCountyCares
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Go easy on the salt: Spreading lightly protects water quality. Learn a prudent approach to the managing road salt during these challenging weather conditions:
mwrd.org/news/go-easy-salt-s…
@saltsmartil @chicagoriver
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
❄ Winter is coming! Salt enhances safety but excessive salt use can harm our waterways, fish, wildlife, insects, soil and the paws of our four-legged friends. Learn to #SaltSmart this winter! 🐢🐟
mwrd.org/community-action/go…
@saltsmartil @chicagoriver
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Anyone in #CookCounty impacted by #flooding in September who hasn't applied for @fema assistance? There are two more disaster recovery centers (DRCs) starting today in that area: Burnham and Phoenix.
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The deadline to register for FEMA assistance is Jan. 19.
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Looking to recycle holiday lights? #OakPark residents can drop off unwanted holiday lights in a bin located in the lobby of the Public Works Center, 201 South Blvd. during regular business hours Monday through Friday through Jan. 31. For more info, contact [email protected]
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
It might have been raining Friday morning but the puddles were hard to find on Winchester Avenue in Calumet Park. Today we joined Mayor Denson and village officials along with @ToniPreckwinkle @CookEnviro @RobertBobRita @USHUD @ILEPA to cut the ribbon on new #greeninfrastructure
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
With the holidays 🎄🎆 around the corner, check out these tips to become more sustainable and eco-friendly while celebrating the festivities!
Cook County Dept of Environment and Sustainability retweeted
Cook County residents impacted by the Sept. 17 storms can apply for @fema assistance now. Apply via phone, online, on the FEMA app or in-person at a Disaster Recovery Center. For more information, visit: cookgov.me/sept17.
