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National Cybersecurity Awareness Month: OWN IT

The 2019 National Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme is “OWN IT, SECURE IT, PROTECT IT.” Part of owning your cybersecurity includes understanding the devices and applications you use. Think about updating your security settings on your devices and apps, as well as making smart social media posts that don’t share sensitive information. Visit https://bit.ly/2nPCwmN to learn mor… More

National Fire Prevention Week

October 6-12 is National Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe. Visit https://bit.ly/2nasqNa for quick tips on emergency escape planning. More

National Cybersecurity Awareness Month

This October, Prairie State is raising cybersecurity awareness during National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. The overarching theme for this month is “OWN IT. SECURE IT. PROTECT IT.” Cybersecurity is not just the responsibility of governments, companies, groups, or individuals. Everyone shares the responsibility for cybersecurity, even the average smartphone user. Each week, we… More

Mine Rescue Team Receives Award

Last week, Prairie State’s Lively Grove Mine was recognized for having the lowest incident rate of a Division I mine in the state of Illinois. This honor was awarded at the annual state mine rescue contest, which hosted teams from Illinois, Kentucky, and Indiana. Congratulations to the entire Lively Grove team and thank you for your commitment to safety! More

Mine Rescue Team

Pictured above, left to right: Mike Alms, Dan Meier, Loretta Fondaw, Raul Guillermo, Jacob Montgomery, Travis Schaeffer, Marcus Tso, Dan Wiedwilt, Mark Baue, and Paul Dunk. The mine rescue team plays an important role in disaster preparedness at Prairie State’s Lively Grove Mine. According to Mark Baue, “The main goal of this team is to act quickly and safely, protecting our people and asse… More