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.
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.
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
Congratulations to Cathy Beck, Director of McLean County Emergency Management AgencyOn March 14, 2022 Cathy Beck was appointed as the new Director of the McLean County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) after serving as Deputy Director previously. Cathy is the first female Director of the EMA and brings with her a tremendous amount of experience and enthusiasm for the work. We are very proud to continue to work with her in this new capacity. Congratulations! You can read more about her journey to this position and her experiences in the Pantagraph.
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Emergency Management Agency Advisories and resourcesThe Emergency Management Agency supports the community during various weather events, including severe storms and heat advisories. For a full listing of current weather advisories, and related resources (ie: cooling centers) please visit the EMA Government website.
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