The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is responsible for coordinating the State's disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery programs and activities. This is accomplished through the unified efforts of personnel in the Central Office in Springfield and 8 Regional Offices.

The Division of Nuclear Safety is responsible for protecting Illinois residents from the potentially harmful effects of ionizing radiation. This division of IEMA administers over two dozen programs to protect citizens and the environment. Contact information for the individual programs within the Division of Nuclear Safety can be found within the Central Office phone list.

Regional Coordinators facilitate the efforts of local (county and municipal) Emergency Services and Disaster Agencies (ESDAs), elected officials, response agencies, and voluntary organizations to save lives and protect property.

You may contact these offices to learn about projects, plans, and programs with the common goal of making and keeping Illinois' citizens safer. Through these contacts you can learn steps and take actions now to better prepare your family and home before emergencies arise or disasters strike.

If you would like to contact IEMA in regard to a broken link, 404 technical error, or any other website problem, please email the IEMA Webmaster.

Applicants interested in applying for employment with the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) are invited to visit www.work.illinois.gov.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is an equal opportunity employer.