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ComEd Earns National Recognition for Outstanding Outage Management in 2023

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화요일, 3월 5, 2024
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Following the honor of being named the nation’s most reliable utility in 2023 , ComEd today announced that it has been recognized by Chartwell , a utility-focused research organization, with three awards for its outstanding outage management in 2023.

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  • Following the honor of being named the nation’s most reliable utility in 2023 , ComEd today announced that it has been recognized by Chartwell , a utility-focused research organization, with three awards for its outstanding outage management in 2023.
  • The Chartwell Outage Best Practices Awards recognize excellence among electric and gas utilities in the areas of Outage Operations and Outage Communications.
  • ComEd also received the Bronze Outage Operations Award for is Area Restoration Management teams, a new approach to managing restoration efforts in hard-hit regions.
  • Earlier this year, ComEd received two awards for exceptional response efforts in 2023 from EEI and also received the 2023 Reliability One® Outstanding System Reliability Award , presented to ComEd by PA Consulting in November of 2023.

Chicago Fire Department Foundation Celebrates 2023 Heroes

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목요일, 12월 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fifteen members of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) were recognized for their heroic actions in the line of duty at the Chicago Fire Department Foundation's (CFDF) annual Tribute to Broad Shoulders luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago. The luncheon raised crucial funds to support the Chicago Fire Department's efforts in reducing deaths and injury, and providing education, fire prevention, training, and equipment.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fifteen members of the Chicago Fire Department (CFD) were recognized for their heroic actions in the line of duty at the Chicago Fire Department Foundation's (CFDF) annual Tribute to Broad Shoulders luncheon on Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago.
  • Ray Orozco, Co-Founder of the Chicago Fire Department Foundation, said, "The Tribute to Broad Shoulders is our opportunity to gratefully celebrate the courage and sacrifice of our special heroes."
  • Ray Orozco, Co-Founder of the Chicago Fire Department Foundation , reflected, "The Tribute to Broad Shoulders is more than an event; it's a heartfelt tribute to the 16 exceptional heroes who embody courage and selflessness.
  • The 2023 CFD Heroes are:
    Firefighter Award of Valor – FF/EMT Juan Gonzales rescued a trapped victim in an intense and dangerous apartment fire.

DeNova Detect Teams Up with Local Fire Departments and Lawmakers During National Fire Prevention Week to Promote Natural Gas Safety Awareness

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목요일, 10월 5, 2023
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LISLE, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeNova Detect created by New Cosmos USA Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of natural gas alarms, is working with local fire departments and lawmakers during National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14 and throughout the month of October to educate Americans about natural gas safety. Natural gas explosions are on the rise and occur every 40 hours in the United States. Local fire departments respond to thousands of home fires each year that start with the ignition of natural gas. Natural gas alarms detect and warn of gas leaks before there is an explosion. However, most homes and buildings do not have them. Many consumers are not aware this lifesaving technology exists even though 60 percent of homes in the U.S. use natural gas.

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  • LISLE, Ill., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DeNova Detect created by New Cosmos USA Inc., the world's leading manufacturer of natural gas alarms, is working with local fire departments and lawmakers during National Fire Prevention Week October 8-14 and throughout the month of October to educate Americans about natural gas safety.
  • Local fire departments respond to thousands of home fires each year that start with the ignition of natural gas.
  • Natural gas alarms detect and warn of gas leaks before there is an explosion.
  • Natural gas alarms should be installed near every gas appliance, including cooking appliances, clothes dryers, water heaters, furnaces, and gas fireplaces.

MAYOR OF CHICAGO BRANDON JOHNSON JOINED HOME RUN INN, CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO WELCOME THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL WITH 6000 FREE PIZZAS

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월요일, 8월 21, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayor Brandon Johnson welcomed the new school year on Monday, August 21 when Home Run Inn sent thousands of CPS students home on the first day of school with one of their favorite treats - a pizza. Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department members distributed 6000 pizzas to students at 25 elementary schools on the South and West sides with support from this popular 76-year-old Chicago business, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, and CPS.

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  • Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department members distributed 6000 pizzas to students at 25 elementary schools on the South and West sides with support from this popular 76-year-old Chicago business, the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services, and CPS.
  • "Thank you to CPD, CFD, DFSS, CPS, and Home Run Inn for making this event possible and making our kids' first day a little brighter."
  • We know that they need to be supported and nourished in many different ways, and this event contributes to that effort.
  • Also, every staff member at the receiving schools was recognized for their dedication with a personal invitation for a free pizza at any Home Run Inn location.

Chicago Paramedics to Aid Community Health Centers in Medical Home Network Partnership

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화요일, 10월 11, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of Chicago Fire Department Community Paramedics are piloting an innovative home visiting program focused on transforming care for patients who have chronic conditions or need extra help managing their health at home. The MHN Paramedic Partnership, a pilot program funded by Medical Home Network (MHN), connects Chicago Fire Department Community Paramedics with patients who live on the South Side to bring preventive care to those with the greatest medical need and build healthier communities.

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  • The MHN Paramedic Partnership connects Chicago paramedics with community health centers to bring preventive care to patients with the greatest medical need.
  • The MHN Paramedic Partnership, a pilot program funded by Medical Home Network (MHN), connects Chicago Fire Department Community Paramedics with patients who live on the South Side to bring preventive care to those with the greatest medical need and build healthier communities.
  • The first cohort of 12 community paramedics is making non-emergency field clinical assessments on South Side patients of Chicago Family Health Center, Friend Health and Sinai Medical Group.
  • In addition to their regular training as community paramedics, MHN provides training that helps improve their understanding of how community health centers manage cases and coordinate care.

HOME RUN INN AND CITY OF CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND SUPPORT SERVICES JOINED CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHICAGO FIRE DEPARTMENT AND CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO KICK OFF THE SCHOOL YEAR WITH DELIVERY OF 2500 PIZZAS TO 11 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS

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수요일, 8월 24, 2022
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"We believe in strengthening communities, and this public-private partnership is an open hand to Chicago students returning to school."

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  • "We believe in strengthening communities, and this public-private partnership is an open hand to Chicago students returning to school."
  • Students each received one cheese pizza and a pencil pouch with supplies at 11 southside schools across Police Districts 2, 3, 4, 5 and 22.
  • "We are excited to support our students and their families as the school year begins," said Chicago Police Department Superintendent David O.
  • The 2022 partnership between Home Run Inn and City of Chicago Department of Family and Support Services is distributing 10,000 pizzas throughout the year to Chicagoans experiencing homelessness, Chicago seniors and low-income families.

Illinois American Water Reminds Motorists to Move Over for Safety

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수요일, 6월 8, 2022
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During the National Safety Councils National Safety Month, Illinois American Water is reminding motorists to move over for safety through a social media #moveover campaign.

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  • During the National Safety Councils National Safety Month, Illinois American Water is reminding motorists to move over for safety through a social media #moveover campaign.
  • About Illinois American Water Illinois American Water, a subsidiary of American Water (NYSE: AWK), is the largest investor-owned water utility in the state, providing high-quality and reliable water and wastewater services to approximately 1.3 million people.
  • American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.
  • ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER WAS RANKED HIGHEST IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION WITH LARGE WATER UTILITIES IN THE MIDWEST THREE YEARS IN A ROW!