Waukegan Homeland Security Office

Waukegan Emergency Management

The Emergency Service and Disaster Agency (ESDA) is a state and county accredited organization this is responsible for the coordination of all city departments in time of need due to natural or man made disasters, nuclear or biological attacks, or peace time emergencies. The agency maintains overall responsibility for all emergency plans for the City of Waukegan, and for public education record keeping warning siren maintenance and testing.

September 25, 2007 - Governor Blagojevich announces six counties approved for federal disaster assistance for people and businesses affected by late August flooding. Click here for more information.

Homeland Security Advisory

Find out more information about current alerts and the National Threat Advisory:

• Homeland Security Advisory

Additional Information

Check out these useful links to be better prepared in an emergency:

• American Red Cross Get Prepared Guide
• Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information
• Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA)
• Illinois Office of Homeland Security
• PlanforFlu.com
• Ready.Gov
• Severe Weather Tips
• United States Department of Homeland Security

For more information, call the Waukegan Emergency Management office at 847-599-2583.