IEMA, Grainger offer winter storm preparedness sweepstakes
Participants can enter to win vehicle preparedness kits
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[December 08, 2012]
SPRINGFIELD -- Despite an
unseasonably warm start to December, winter's cold, snow and ice are
just around the corner. To help people get ready for winter weather,
the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Grainger are teaming up
to offer an online winter storm preparedness sweepstakes. Five
winners will receive vehicle preparedness kits donated by Grainger.
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Grainger is North America's leading broad-line supplier of
maintenance, repair and operating products. The sweepstakes is
available on the Ready Illinois website,
www.ready.illinois.gov.
Participants must read information about winter weather preparedness
and successfully complete a five-question quiz before registering
for the prize drawing. The sweepstakes runs through Dec. 31. Winners
will be announced in January.
"Now's the perfect time to get ready for winter weather,
particularly for traveling in snow, ice and bitterly cold
temperatures," said IEMA Director Jonathon Monken. "This sweepstakes
is a fun way for people to learn about winter preparedness, and five
lucky people will win a preparedness kit for their car."
The vehicle preparedness kits donated by Grainger for the
sweepstakes provide water, nonperishable food, flashlight, light
stick, AM radio, batteries, rescue blanket, first-aid items and
whistle.
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"Cold weather can take its toll on individuals," said Jeff
Metherd, emergency preparedness brand manager for Grainger.
"Personal preparedness is important during inclement weather and
year-round, and we are excited to work with the state to help
promote its importance."
A winter storm preparedness
guide developed by IEMA and the National Weather Service is also
available on the Ready Illinois website or by calling 217-785-9925.
[Text from
Illinois
Emergency Management Agency file received from
the
Illinois Office of
Communication and Information]
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