BE READY. BE INFORMED. BE PREPARED.
Join Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) for the 2026 Preparedness Fair and discover simple, practical ways to protect yourself, your loved ones and your community during National Preparedness Month.
Meet local emergency response and public safety partners, explore preparedness resources, learn about emergency alerts and response services, and get tips to help you prepare for severe weather and other incidents. Emergencies can happen when we least expect them but being prepared can make all the difference
Whether you’re building your emergency kit, making a family preparedness plan or simply looking to learn more, there’s something for everyone.
Stop by, connect with our partners and take the next step toward being prepared. Agencies partnering with EMRS include Cook County Animal and Rabies Control, Cook County Dept. of Environment and Sustainability, Cook County Health, Forest Preserves of Cook County, City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Association of Illinois, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Illinois Dept. of Public Health, Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), Salvation Army and more!
