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Loves Park Today
By the People, for the People
Loves Park Holds Emergency Preparedness Workshop
Police and fire departments host event to help residents prepare for spring storms and medical emergencies.
Published on Feb. 26, 2026
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The Loves Park Police and Fire Department hosted an emergency preparedness workshop at City Hall on Wednesday morning. The session, led by Sgt. Eric Jacobson, covered topics like CPR and AED use, maintaining backup power, and creating household emergency plans. The workshop also allowed residents to connect directly with representatives from the police, fire, and public works departments.
Why it matters
With spring storm season approaching, the workshop aimed to help Loves Park residents be better prepared for emergencies. The event provided an opportunity for the community to engage with local public safety agencies and learn practical steps to keep their families safe.
The details
The emergency preparedness workshop covered a range of topics to help residents prepare for potential crises. Sgt. Eric Jacobson led the session, walking attendees through CPR and AED use and stressing the importance of planning ahead. The presentation included guidance on keeping emergency contacts written down, maintaining backup power for phones, and creating a household emergency plan.
- The workshop was held on Wednesday morning, February 26, 2026.
The players
Sgt. Eric Jacobson
Led the emergency preparedness workshop and provided guidance on topics like CPR, AED use, and emergency planning.
Loves Park Police Department
Hosted the emergency preparedness workshop at Loves Park City Hall.
Loves Park Fire Department
Hosted the emergency preparedness workshop at Loves Park City Hall.
What they’re saying
“I think it's important that we bring everyone out here to give them a chance to be able to meet the police department, fire department and the public works department to give them a little more insight as to what to do in case of an emergency happens.”
— Sgt. Eric Jacobson (WIFR)
The takeaway
The emergency preparedness workshop in Loves Park provided residents with valuable information and resources to help them and their families stay safe during spring storms and other potential emergencies. By engaging directly with local public safety agencies, the community can be better equipped to respond effectively when crisis strikes.
