Kankakee County EMA works closely with surrounding communities and businesses to develop procedures and preparations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Services include: - Testing of sirens on the first Tuesday of every month. - Working with the Braidwood Nuclear Power Plant to ensure safety in case of a nuclear disaster. - Coordinating with the National Weather Service to notify the public in case of a severe weather alert. - Working with companies in the local area that deal with hazardous materials.