Emergency-Response

The Kane County Health Department works daily to protect the health of the public in the event of an emergency. Whether a bioterror attack or a naturally occurring outbreak of an infectious disease, the Health Department activates plans to respond quickly and effectively.

The Health Department works with the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and a wide range of community partners to keep the residents of Kane County safe. These partners represent the medical community, law enforcement, fire departments, schools, emergency management agencies and many other agencies on the local, state and federal level.

Weather-Related Emergencies
Medical Reserve Corps
Natural Disaster Resources
Code Red Notification System

Emergency Training

Training and education provide the whole community with knowledge, skills and abilities needed to help people before, during, and after emergencies. The Kane County Health Department offers free training to community members and organizations in the following (click for more information):

How to Prepare

Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, fires, snow and ice storms, and hazardous material spills are all hazards that are real possibilities in our region. When they occur, you may not have much time to respond. Four key actions to prepare for any disaster are:

Know the different types of emergencies that could happen in Kane County and how to respond safely
Make a family emergency plan
Build an emergency supply kit
Get involved in your community by helping prepare for emergencies