Kane County Community Health Survey
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Assessment findings will guide community health planning efforts and resource deployment
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Kane County is conducting a community health assessment. This type of assessment is conducted every three years to better understand the health needs of our community. As our public health system faces challenging times amid Covid – 19, civil unrest and instability in the economy and job market, now is an important time to assess our status. We are asking residents in Kane County to complete this electronic survey, accessible from the Kane Health Counts website: www.kanehealthcounts.org
The information collected from this survey will provide valuable input for the development of the next Community Health Improvement Plan. Kane Health Counts, a collaboration of the five Kane County hospitals and the INC Board, a mental health board serving southern Kane County, work together on this project. The Kane Health Counts Executive Committee meets every other month to continuously plan and carry out initiatives to address the health needs of Kane County residents.
Not only are you helping your community by taking the survey - you will also receive a $5 Amazon gift card for your time. Click here to take the survey.
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Infrastructure Grant Program
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New FEMA program to fund community hazard mitigation projects
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Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) will support states, local communities, tribes and territories as they undertake hazard mitigation projects, reducing the risks they face from disasters and natural hazards. BRIC is a new FEMA pre-disaster hazard mitigation program that replaces the existing Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) program.
The BRIC program guiding principles are supporting communities through capability- and capacity-building; encouraging and enabling innovation; promoting partnerships; enabling large projects; maintaining flexibility; and providing consistency.
The application period closes Friday, January 29, 2021, at 2:00 p.m.
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COVID-19 and the Future of Planning
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Webinar explores how APA and the planning practice are adapting to community changes during the pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted how we live, work, play, and move around our communities. It also has changed how planners think about and prepare for the future, while navigating the impacts of social inequity.
Petra Hurtado and Jo Peña of the American Planning Association explained how APA is using its “foresight-first approach” in times of COVID-19, what the biggest pain points and potential solutions are, and what current developments may mean for the future of the planning profession.
This webinar was originally recorded on August 13, 2020 and is available at Smart Growth Online.
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Recycle your TVs, computers, electronics, clothes and other items in St. Charles
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Kane County’s next Recycling Event is scheduled for Saturday, October 10th, 2020. Everything from TVs, computers, electronics, clothes, books, to latex paints will be accepted.
The event will be held at 540 S. Randall Rd., St. Charles, IL 60174 and will run from 8am to 12pm. To ensure that everyone involved will have a safe and healthy experience, please review the Kane County Recycling Center Rules of Use. The rules include guidance for minimizing Coronavirus related exposure risks.
There is a cost to drop off some of the items listed. For TVs and monitors residents should pay ($25-$35) online in advance and bring a printed receipt. Latex Paint has a cost, payable by the resident by card or cash (exact cash please) (cans: $3/gallon, spray cans $1/each, see here for more).
Kane County’s Recycling Centers are open on weekdays for dropping off electronics and clothing to be recycled. No books at centers, only at events listed above.
Central Location: 517 E. Fabyan Parkway, Batavia, IL
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm (except holidays)
Northern Location: 900 Angle tarn, West Dundee, IL
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm (except holidays)
Any questions about the event or the Kane County Recycling Program can be directed to Jennifer Jarland, Recycling Program Coordinator.
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Explore local activities to celebrate Oak Awareness Month
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Since 2015, the Chicago Region Trees Initiative has promoted the value of oak trees through Oaktober – Oak Awareness Month. And Kane County is joining the promotional effort in a big way during this year of COVID-19.
Studies have shown being around oak trees and nature in general have the following benefits:
- Improves self-esteem and concentration.
- Encourages more physical & recreational activities.
- Creates opportunities for safe socialization in public spaces.
- Improves relaxation and mood.
Recognizing the value of oaks and their ecosystems, Chicago Wilderness and the Morton Arboretum, including members of the Chicago Region Trees Initiative developed the Oak Ecosystem Recovery Plan to lead a coordinated recovery effort to preserve, restore, and expand oak ecosystems across the region.
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“Oaktober” was created to educate and motivate the public about the benefits of oaks. Each year, celebrations and activities take place on and around Oaktober. “The safe practices of COVID-19 are influencing this year’s activities but don’t make them any less important,” Miller said. “In fact, getting out and appreciating nature this year can be more important to our physical and mental well-being than ever before,” said Kane County Executive Planner Karen Miller.
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Kane County Planning Cooperative
Matt Tansley, Planner - (630) 232-3493
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