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  2. U.S. state and local government responses to the COVID-19 ...

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    Full map including municipalities. State, territorial, tribal, and local governments responded to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States with various declarations of emergency, closure of schools and public meeting places, lockdowns, and other restrictions intended to slow the progression of the virus.

  3. Snow removal - Wikipedia

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    Most snow removal by individuals is clearance of driveways and walkways. After heavy snowfalls, snow may be removed from roofs to reduce the risk of structural damage due to the weight. In places with light snow, brooms or other light instruments can be used to brush off snow from walks and other surfaces.

  4. Self-contained breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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    Elastomeric masks linked to backpack air tanks: self-contained breathing apparatus, worn by firefighters advancing with a firehose. There are two major application areas for SCBA: firefighting, and industrial use in confined spaces. [20] For SCBAs used in firefighting, manufacturers typically prioritize fire resistance and weight reduction over ...

  5. DALZELL, Ill. — The 76-year-old man was sitting at his kitchen table one Tuesday morning in June when he lost consciousness and fell to the floor. A few blocks away, Alex Justi’s emergency ...

  6. Glossary of firefighting equipment - Wikipedia

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    Advantages include a *very* high conversion rate, unmatched atmospheric cooling and control of thermal layers, very little wasted water (and consequent water damage), and the ease of managing a small diameter booster line (defined above) during application. Disadvantages are lack of distance, lack of penetration into various materials, and high ...

  7. WATCH: Firefighters run for their lives as out-of-control ...

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    Emergency responders along an icy Interstate 94 in Comstock Township, Michigan, ran for their lives Thursday morning when a box truck driver lost control, skidded along the slippery highway and ...

  8. Illinois quick hits: More snow expected; more than 1,000 ...

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    The snow is anticipated to begin before sunrise Friday. Heavy snow is expected with accumulations between 4-6 inches. A winter weather advisory has been issued for much of central Illinois.

  9. COVID-19 pandemic in Illinois - Wikipedia

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    An estimate, made on July 24 using an existing UIUC model of COVID-19 dynamics in Illinois, [213] projected forward to mid-August to estimate of the percentage of infected people within the state of Illinois in mid-August: 0.44%. Based on this, the detection of roughly 200 positive infections was anticipated during entrance screening, with 95% ...