EMPLOYMENT Part-Time Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator
Rush County Health Department has part-time position available for a Medical Reserve Corp Coordinator to recruit and train volunteers for preparedness activities. Good communication skills and computer competency needed to establish and maintain a data base of volunteers. Resumes will be accepted at the Rush County Health Department, 101 E. 2nd St., Room 105, Rushville, IN 46173, through January 31, 2012. Rush County is an EOE. No phone calls, please.
Rush County EMA info: 2012 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut!
On February 7, 2012, at 10:15 a.m.*, thousands of people across eight states will participate in the 2012 Great Central U.S. ShakeOut!
November 19th is the average date of first measurable snowfall in Indiana. Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed November 13-19, 2011 as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in Indiana.This week, Rush County Emergency Management Agency (EMA), the Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) and the American Red Cross are inviting all Hoosiers to join in the effort of preparing for winter. Here are some really good tips:
Preliminary flood hazard maps for Rush County have been released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to the DNR and county officials. The preliminary maps may be viewed at http://www.in.gov/dnr/water/6672.htm (you may experience a long download time).
When final, the maps will show flood risk throughout the county and determine whether property owners, with a federal or federally insured loan, are required to carry flood insurance.
Rush County GIS is now online at http://rushinmygisonline.com. You can access parcel and assessment information, census block and track, incorporated/subdivision boundaries; buffer queries off selected parcels or general geographic locations. You can also search by parcel number, address, township, range, and section. Once you find the information you want, you are then able to print, email, and/or download. You will have to download a special software, Silverlight, to access. If you have trouble, contact Cathy Pratt, GIS Specialist, at 765-932-2077. Monday through Friday 8 AM - 4 PM.
Drop off: Freezers, A/C units, Refrigerators, & Electronics for Recycling
Tox-Away Center Open: February 4, 2012 8 a.m. to Noon Smiley Avenue (next to Animal Shelter) Call 765-938-1342 M-F or 317-407-3221 for more information. www.cleangreenrush.org
Courthouse photos by Dan Green and courtesy of Photography by Green, 138 West Second St., Rushville, IN 46173 Ph:765.932.4455 | Web:www.greenstudio.com
