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Winter months present additional hazards that are typically not factors during warmer weather – specifically, slip and fall concerns. With snow and ice-covered conditions, you run the risk of taking major falls, which can lead to serious injuries. Here’s tips to keep in mind to avoid slip and fall accidents during the winter months.

Prevention

Education is essential in preventing winter weather-related injuries. Consider the following recommendations to prevent slip and fall injuries during the winter months:

If You Begin to Slip…

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling over 120,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-nine consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

Alongside our cross-sector partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following anticipated protest and event activity in or near the Chicago Loop.

Demonstrations/Special Events

Notes/Analysis

* = American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) annual conference taking place at Sheraton Hotel from Thursday to Saturday

** = Monitoring ongoing, often short-notice events tied to protests in Iran

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

Updated Thursday, December 12 at 5:00am

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Chicagoland area.

The Warning is in effect beginning Thursday, December 22 at 12:00 PM CST until Saturday, December 24, 6:00 AM CST. During this time, blizzard conditions are possible with winds potentially gusting as high as 50 miles per hour and up to 6 inches of snow.

Falling and blowing snow may result in white out conditions with zero visibility at times, making travel extremely difficult. Additionally, wind chills may reach as low as 25 to 35 degrees below zero during the height of the storm. Wind chills of this magnitude can cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 20 minutes.

If you must travel, please take additional time to prepare for the weather conditions and use caution. Travel is expected to become very difficult as roadways may become snow-covered and slippery leading to unfavorable conditions. Visibility will also be sharply reduced during snowfall in specific areas.

For an update on the latest road conditions from the Winter Storm Warning, please visit gettingaroundillinois.com for a live map of the roads near you.

Additional details on this alert may be found via the NWS web portal for Chicago, which is updated on a regular basis: Chicago NWS Portal.

For information regarding how to stay safe during the winter season, please visit our Winter Weather Safety Tips.

Titan Security is proud to represent safety operations across a range of locations, sectors, and Clients at the most recent meeting of the Chicago Public-Private Task Force (CPPTF). As a part of larger cross-sector safety efforts across the region, the CPPTF meets monthly to discuss issues relevant to multiple agencies and businesses.

Public Sector Updates

Other Updates

About the CPPTF

The Chicago Public-Private Task Force (CPPTF) has combined the planning and preparedness efforts of public, private, and nonprofit institutions for more than a decade. Member organizations volunteer their networks, skillsets, and expertise to address common safety and security issues affecting the broader community. Sectors represented include first responders, hotels and tourism, universities, financial firms, cultural properties, commercial properties, residential properties, retail properties, and hospitals.

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Chicagoland community. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling more than 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,250 security staff, and having enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized security solutions from a single source.

Titan Security, in coordination with our cross-sector public safety partners, is monitoring the following event and demonstration activity in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Events/Demonstrations

Notes/Analysis

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service.

In coordination with our cross-sector public-safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring several anticipated public gatherings in or near the Chicago Loop.

Special Events and Protests

Notes/Analysis

* = Exercise is expected to involve an active-shooter scenario and a large police presence; expect road closures in the immediate vicinity

** = Group known for promoting “spontaneous” gatherings at this location; turnout has been small in past

*** = Weather permitting; expect localized street closures on Sunday morning

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

Titan Security monitors ongoing special event and protest activity in and near the Chicago Loop, in consultation with our cross-sector safety partners.

Anticipated Special Events/Protests

Notes/Analysis

* = One of an ongoing series of teen gatherings; uneventful recently, largely weather-dependent attendance

Safety Tips Near/During Protests

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, effi

In cold and/or wet conditions, common dangers include frostbite, slips and falls, as well as vehicle accidents. Taking simple precautions can help us all prevent accidents and injuries. Here’s some winter weather safety tips you can take to stay safe this season.

General Precautions

Keep exposed skin to a minimum when working or transitioning an outside post – exposure or frostbite can occur in just a few minutes. Wear multiple layers to preserve body heat. And remember to drink plenty of water even in the winter months, as rapid dehydration can occur in cold temperatures.

Preventing Slips

Areas that may become slick and require extra caution include stairs, ramps, tile floors, parking lots and metal parts of equipment. Remember, ice is twice as slippery at 30˚F as at 0˚F.

Driving Safety

Slips can happen when entering and exiting your vehicle, so be cautious. Use a three-point stance when getting in and out of your vehicle. Use a grab-bar or doorframe for stability. Be aware that the vehicle itself can lose traction, causing hazardous skids.

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 120,000 hours per week, employing more than 3,600 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

Alongside our cross-sector public safety partners, Titan Security is monitoring the following anticipated activities in and around the Chicago Loop.

Demonstrations and Special Events

Notes/Analysis

* = City Hall event will be preceded by slow-moving group of bicyclists intentionally blocking traffic along on Halsted and Milwaukee

** = Hot Chocolate Run can attract up to 25,000 participants, depending on weather; expect extensive street closures in area

*** = Agencies including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and New York Police Department (NYPD) have issued alerts regarding possible extremist activities to disrupt voting. Review the “See Something Say Something” message below.

**** = Car club “meet ups” are a strong indicator of car caravans, street activity, and local traffic disruptions; will continue to monitor

Event/Protest Best Practices

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.

In partnership with other agencies and organizations dedicated to public safety, Titan Security is monitoring the potential impacts of multiple demonstrations and special events in or near the Chicago Loop.

Anticipated Protests and Events

Notes/Analysis

* = Event will include “feeder” rides along Halsted and Milwaukee; group of bicyclists known to intentionally ride slowly in traffic lanes during rush hour

Safety Tips Near/During Protests

As always, if you “See Something, Say Something.” For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. To report suspicious activity, call 855-RPRT-2-S4 (855-777-8274).

About Titan Security Group

Titan launched in 1994 with a vision for a better way to provide security services to the Midwest. Today, Titan is one of the largest security companies in North America, scheduling approximately 80,000 hours per week, employing more than 2,000 security staff, and has enjoyed over twenty-seven consecutive years of successfully serving our clients across a wide range of industries. Titan delivers results to clients through flexible, customized security solutions, and superior customer service. The Titan approach combines traditional security staffing with electronic security systems to provide integrated, efficient, and customized safety and security solutions from a single source.