Blagojevich Administration Officials Launch 2007 Keep Cool Illinois Campaign
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Blagojevich Administration Officials Launch 2007 Keep Cool Illinois Campaign to help families stay safe, healthy and cool this summer
$6 million available this summer for energy assistance program; Multiple State Agencies, and the National Weather Service work together to prevent heat-related health problems, reduce utility bills and promote safe summer fun
Blagojevich Administration officials launched the 2007 Keep Cool Illinois campaign and Web site today to help families stay cool, healthy and safe this summer. A comprehensive, statewide effort, Keep Cool Illinois, seeks again this year to inform Illinois residents, especially the elderly, families with small children and persons with disabilities, how to prevent heat-related health problems, reduce their utility bills and participate in summer activities safely. Also, as part of the campaign, low income residents can apply for assistance with their summer energy bills starting July 9.
"Summers in Illinois can be very hot and humid. The high temperatures can really put a strain on people's health and their pocketbooks," Gov. Blagojevich said. "Through the Keep Cool Illinois campaign, we are trying to help as many people as we can save energy, save money and stay cool this summer."
The Keep Cool Illinois campaign includes the www.keepcool.illinois.gov Web site, a statewide network of cooling centers, targeted outreach to vulnerable senior citizens, energy assistance programs, public service announcements, fire safety, water safety and other tips to help families across Illinois prepare for the summer.
The statewide, multi-agency and group campaign involves the Illinois Departments on Aging (IDoA), Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Human Services (IDHS), Public Health (IDPH), the Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA), and the Lt. Governor's Office.
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