Preparedness Guides
Know the Hazards – Be aware of the hazards that exist where you live.
Know When to Expect Dangerous Weather – Monitor forecasts and information from your local National Weather Service, and
always have more than one way to receive emergency alerts and notifications.
Be Alert and Ready – Be aware of issued watches, warnings, and advisories. Know what protective actions to take during each
level of notification.
Have a Plan to Stay Safe – Make sure that each member of your family knows what protective actions to take during each level of
notification.
Severe Weather Preparedness Guide
Severe weather can happen at any time of the year. Preparing for floods, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms before they strike will help you stay safe throughout the year. To help people better prepare for weather emergencies, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the National Weather Service developed this Severe Weather Preparedness Guide to help educate and better prepare Illinois residents for all hazards.
Winter Weather Preparedness Guide
Winter weather in Illinois may be inevitable, but being prepared will help you handle whatever weather hazards Mother Nature throws our way this year. Knowing what to do before a disaster strikes can provide peace of mind and ultimately impact our recovery process.
Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities
A new guide from the Department of Homeland Security released Wednesday aims to help churches, synagogues, mosques, and other houses of worship protect themselves at a time of heightened tensions in faith-based communities across the country.