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4 Crestwood Adviser May 2019 Number 506
Who is Crestwood EMA?
The Crestwood Emergency Management Agency is
trained to respond to a wide range of emergencies
and non-emergency events to either assist primary
emergency responders or operate independently
in times of natural and manmade disasters This
dedicated group of professional members exist to
provide a properly equipped, trained and ready unit
to assist Crestwood residents and the public safety
agencies that serve them.
During the spring and summer months the unit
will activate during severe weather watches and
warnings to serve as weather spotters to provide
notification of tornado activity. Members of the
unit are trained by the National Weather Service
as storm spotters and deploy in marked vehicles
to various areas of Crestwood to monitor storm
activity. In addition, the unit provides the Village
with an extra set of eyes during the summer
months, and each emergency services vehicle is
able to talk via two-way radio directly to the Police
Department to report suspicious activity.
When requested by the Police Department the
Emergency Management Agency is able to assist
in traffic control, scene security, emergency scene
lighting, first aid services, clearing of storm damage
from roadways and manpower assistance and
numerous of other tasks. The performance of these
types of duties allows public safety agencies to free
up their personnel for other responses quicker.
The Crestwood Emergency Management Agency
through a variety of mutual Aid Agreements
including S.M.A.R.T. (Suburban Mutual Assistance
Response Team).and the State of Illinois Emergency
Management Agency will also respond to other
communities request for emergency and nonemergency
assistance.
Thinking about becoming a
member? We offer:
• Emergency Services Training
• Severe Weather Monitoring
• Traffic Control
• Neighborhood Patrol
• Special Community Events
• Communications
• Emergency Scene Lighting
• Emergency Operations Center Support
• Emergency Preparedness Education
All members will be trained, issued uniforms and
an identification badge and will be utilized for
preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
Our meeting are at 13755 Lamon Avenue the last
Thursday of the month at 7pm. Join us today and
make a difference for our Village!!
VILLAGE OF CRESTWOOD PARKING
Crestwood Village ordinance prohibits parking on any village street between 2:00am and 6:00am. The reason for this ordinance is so
police will be alerted to abandoned vehicles or suspicious vehicles that require investigation. This ordinance also ensures that
all streets throughout the Village will be open to fire and rescue equipment in the event of an overnight emergency. This is especially
necessary in areas where narrow streets can block large fire trucks. We will continue to enforce this ordinance. Thank
you for your cooperation with this ordinance. The initial fine for this violation is $75.00. This is a Village-wide ordinance.
PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR LATE NIGHT AND OVERNIGHT GUESTS ARE MADE AWARE OF THIS AS WELL!
Crestwood FD Reminds You to
Test Your Batteries
With the arrival of spring, the Crestwood Fire Department would like to remind residents and
business owners to check and change all batteries in their smoke alarms, carbon monoxide
detectors and in all emergency accessory kits to make sure that they’re in working condition. Please
be sure also to replace carbon dioxide detectors according to manufacturer recommendations.
Crestwood Fire Department 2019 CPR Class Schedule
May 23rd, 6:00-10:00pm
Healthcare Provider
Heartsaver AED
Resident: $30.00
Non-resident: $40.00
Healthcare Provider
Resident: $40.00
Non-resident: $50.00
All students must be registered with
Village Hall prior to day of class.
Class dates are subject to change or may be
All classes will be held at the fire station at 13840 S. Cicero Ave.
cancelled due to low enrollment.
For more information, contact Firefighter/
Paramedic Chrysa Jonas at
cjonas@crestwoodillinois.gov.