McLean County Emergency Management Agency
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mclean county emergency management agency

Mission Statement:
Our mission is preparing for and carrying out disaster response and recovery as may be necessary or proper to prevent, minimize, repair, and alleviate injury and damage resulting from disasters occurring by natural or man-made causes.
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McLean County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) prides itself on its extensive network of partnerships within the public sector (police, fire, EMS, public health, etc.), within the non-government public sector (American Red Cross, Salvation Army, civic groups, etc.) and within the private sector to ensure the citizens of McLean County mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from natural and man-made emergencies.

News and Announcements

Search and rescue courses and the 2020 Annual conference

Due to health and safety concerns over COVID19, the 2020 Conference has been cancelled.  However, many courses are still happening throughout the state.  Check out the  ILSARC website for information on current course offerings and plans for the 2021 Conference event.  
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Remembering our K9 partners: k9 otis and k9 buzz

In a matter of weeks, the K9 Operations Team lost two of our operational partners far too soon.  On Aug. 5, 2020 K9 Otis died of Hemangiosarcoma at 7 years old; and on Aug. 18, 2020 K9 Buzz also died very suddenly of the same aggressive cancer, he was only 8 years old.  Both dogs served the EMA and their communities on countless searches, helping to bring comfort and closure to families in their time of need.  They are deeply missed by many, but none more than their handlers. 

​Hemangiosarcoma is an aggressive and fatal cancer that has become far too prevalent in our canine partners.  The University of Minnesota is conducting cutting edge research to help with early detection that can aid in prevention and treatment.  
K9 Otis
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K9 Buzz
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​McLean County Emergency Management Agency is a member of the Illinois Search and Rescue Council.
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  • Home
  • Request Services
  • About the Association
  • Agency Divisions
    • Agency Organization Chart
    • Field Operations Division
    • Search and Rescue Division >
      • Ground Search and Rescue Team
      • K9 Operations Team >
        • K9 Handler Considerations
    • Administration Division
    • Membership Information >
      • Field Operations Membership
      • SAR Division Membership
  • Contact
  • Agency Staff
    • Administration and Command Staff
    • Field Ops Staff
    • Search and Rescue Staff >
      • GSAR Staff
      • K9 Ops Staff