Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Illinois Emergency Management Agency coordinates, manages and administers the state’s emergency management, homeland security and nuclear safety programs. Assists local governments with multi-hazard emergency operations plans.
Recent News About Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Government
DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Feb. 1
DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Government
DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met Feb. 1
DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 1.
Government
DuPage County Local Emergency Planning Committee met Nov. 16
DuPage County Local Emergency Planning Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 16.
Government
Itasca Holiday Inn ruled out by IEMA as a first-responders recovery site
Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) officials have decided against using the former Holiday Inn hotel in Itasca as a site to house first responders battling the coronavirus.
Schools
Wheaton North’s Luca Warren wins student video contest showing health hazards of radon gas
Luca Warren’s 1-minute YouTube video created to raise awareness of the dangers of radioactive radon gas won first place in a recent contest, earning the Wheaton North High School student $1,000.
Government
Illinois news release encourages families to develop a disaster communications plan
State Rep. Christine Radogno (R-41st) recently posted a news release on her website informing residents that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to develop a Family Communications Plan that includes the “Text First, Talk Second” concept.