Illinois Community Risk Reduction

Mission: Promote the importance of Risk Reduction in Illinois by inspiring community ownership and providing coordinated resources.

Illinois CRR Learning Lab Live - End Distracted Driving

Distracted driving causes thousands of deaths annually in the U.S., with over 3,200 fatalities reported in 2024 alone. This is a risk facing every community!

Following the death of his daughter Casey, Joel Feldman transformed his grief into a mission to combat distracted driving. He founded End Distracted Driving (EndDD.org), an organization dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers of distracted driving. Through his efforts, he has delivered over 1,000 presentations to students, parents, and professionals across the United States, emphasizing the importance of focused driving and the consequences of distractions.

View the Learning Lab Live Presentation- End Distracted Driving

Battery Recycling: How Your Community Can Get Involved

Marta Keane from the Battery Network talks about how fire departments can get involved in battery recycling in their communities.

Learn More about Battery Recycling in Illinois

Illinois Statewide Risk Assessment

The Illinois Statewide Risk Assessment is now complete, marking a major milestone in strengthening community risk reduction efforts across the state. This important document provides a comprehensive look at statewide risks, trends, and challenges, while helping guide local fire departments and agencies in developing data-driven Community Risk Assessments and prevention strategies. The assessment will serve as a valuable roadmap as Illinois continues working toward safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

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