Multi-agency disaster management team articles
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Commission approves audit of emergency management agency shakeup
(The Center Square) – The Illinois Legislative Audit Commission is looking to get to the bottom of a recent shakeup at the Illinois Emergency Management Agency that stems from overbilling taxpayers to the tune of nearly a quarter million dollars. In October, the Chicago Sun-Times revealed an assistant to Illinois Emergency Management Agency Director Alicia Tate-Nadeau quit after it was revealed that state taxpayers paid over $240,000 for her salary in just seven months, double...
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Agencies team up to intervene in mental health emergency on I-44
JOPLIN, Mo. — Several law enforcement agencies teamed up tonight, to quickly stop a man from jumping off an overpass onto I-44. Authorities with the Jasper County Sheriff's Office say they were dispatched around 7:30 p.m. for a man experiencing a mental health emergency. The incident happened near Prigmore Avenue where it crosses I-44. Officers []
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Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp delivers final speech to team
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp delivered his final speech to his team in the Anfield dressing room on Sunday. In his emotional speech, he told players “I love you. I can’t wait to be watching you, developing, making next steps.” He was sent off with a huge applause from the players. Klopp has been the manger for Liverpool for nine years. His last game ended with a 2-0 win over Wolves. He also addressed fans on the pitch, expressing his gratitude.