Provides emergency response and damage assessments to incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disaster.

The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) exists to implement mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery programs for Jackson County.

During periods of non-emergency, the EMA works in the area of emergency mitigation and preparedness.

Functions include:
- Identification of hazards and their potential impact on Jackson County, as well as steps taken to lessen the impact, including education and awareness
- Emergency plan development and testing

During a disaster, the EMA will coordinate efforts to respond to, and recover from, the effects of the crisis. Responsibilities include providing the Chairman of the Jackson County Board with current conditions of the incident and to provide data necessary for declaration and termination of a disaster. In addition, the EMA coordinates support from other local jurisdictions, Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Prepares and carries out disaster response and recovery actions to prevent, minimize, repair, and alleviate injury and damage from natural, man-made, or nuclear disasters. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural and man-made hazards.

Also has Project Lifesaver, a tracking device for people who may wander (such as due to Alzheimer, autism, or a brain injury).

Provides information about how to prepare for an emergency, or join the Medical Reserve Corps.

Offers to work 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, and working with companies in the local area that deal with hazardous materials.

Maintains emergency management activities including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation for Whiteside County. Also serves as the central point of contact for receiving reports of incidents that occur within the county and for disseminating emergency-related information. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and winter storms. As well as man-made hazards such as civil disorder incidents, hazardous material incidents, major transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, pollution and sanitation problems, and terrorism incidents.

Assists local citizens, units of government, and emergency response crews prepare, mitigate, respond to, and recover from major emergency events within Saline County. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as:

- Droughts.

- Earthquakes.

- Floods.

- Large-scale fires.

- Tornadoes.

- Winter storms.

Also assists with man-made hazards such as:

- Civil disorder incidents.

- Hazardous material incidents.

- Major transportation accidents.

- Nuclear power plant accidents.

- Pollution and sanitation problems.

- Terrorism incidents.

Prepares for, responds to, and assists with recovery from emergencies and disasters, whether natural, manmade, technological, or acts of terrorism.

Provides the Premise Alert Program (PAP) is a safety program that supports individuals living with disabilities as well as First Responder (Police, Fire, Ambulance personnel) units responding to calls at a specific address. In order to promote safety and understanding PAP will assist first responders to identify individuals who have specials needs.

Provides emergency response and damage assessments to incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disaster.

Prepares and carries out disaster response and recovery actions to prevent, minimize, repair, and alleviate injury and damage from natural, man-made, or nuclear disasters. Emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and winter storms. As well as man-made hazards such as civil disorder incidents, hazardous material incidents, major transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, pollution and sanitation problems and terrorism incidents.

Emergency operations center for the County, which handles emergency response incidents, including accidents, fires, floods, storms and other disasters, natural and manmade. Also responsible for requesting federal assistance after a disaster.

Provides emergency preparedness and recovery resources are available for natural hazards such as droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and winter storms. As well as man-made hazards such as civil disorder incidents, hazardous material incidents, major transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, pollution and sanitation problems, and terrorism incidents. Other services include pre-hospital emergency medical services, vial for Life (medical information), CPR and First Aid classes, and 24/7 Advanced Life Support Emergency Transport.

Public Health Department for Crawford County residents. Divisions include:

- Health Education.

- Environmental Health.

- Communicable Disease.

- Nursing Division.

During non-disaster times provides personal and community preparedness through public speaking, community training, response partner training, and education/exercises.

During disaster times, the agency focus shifts to life safety as the main priority, followed by resource support of incident, damage assessment, management of spontaneous volunteers, and liaison with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Offers to work with surrounding communities and businesses to develop procedures and preparations in the case of an emergency or disaster. Services include droughts, earthquakes, floods, large-scale fires, tornadoes, and winter storms. As well as man-made hazards such as civil disorder incidents, hazardous material incidents, major transportation accidents, nuclear power plant accidents, pollution and sanitation problems, and terrorism incidents.