June 10th, 2010
Fifth Ward Alderman Mike Janko shares these 5 steps to keep you and your family safe in the event of severe weather:
1. Have your escape route planned as part of a disaster plan.
2. Have a portable radio (with new batteries) on hand as part of the tornado safety plan.
3. An important part of any disaster plan involves putting together a supplies kit.
4. Moving lawn furniture and trash cans out of the storm’s path and removing dead limbs from trees in the yard can be a life-saving tornado safety precaution.
5. Set up a disaster plan with extended members of your family.
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May 27th, 2010
On Thursday, June 3, Congressman Bobby Rush in cooperation with the US Small Business Administration is presenting a District Business Loan Day.
Business owners will be able to apply on site for a loan from $5,000 to $25,000. Applicants must bring a photocopy of their driver’s license, their Federal tax ID number, and a business check. The event will take place at Raday Lodge, 3220 W. 145th Street in Midlothian, from 5:30pm – 8pm.
For more information and to RSVP, please call Congressman Rush’s office at 708-385-9550 ext. 12 or email younus.suleman@mail.house.gov.
May 20th, 2010
On May 20th the application of a fish toxicant (Rotenone) will take place on the Little Calumet River, for a 2 mile stretch down stream of the T.J. O’Brien Lock and Dam.
BETWEEN MAY 20-27, 2010 THE PUBLIC SHOULD:
- NOT Swim or recreate in the Little Calumet River
- NOT Fish in the Little Calumet River
- NOT Eat fish found in the Little Calumet River
Rotenone is toxic to aquatic gill breathing organisms and not known to be harmful to humans or most other animals. Your drinking water is safe!
For more information go to: www.asiancarp.org
