Municipal Resources

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) serves as Cook County’s mandated emergency management agency. EMRS serves the 5.3 million residents of Cook County, including 135 local municipalities, and supports other County Government offices in emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery.

EMRS remains available to support local municipalities before, during, and after emergencies. 

Resources

Local Emergency Services Disaster Agency (ESDA) Certification

Cook County Disaster Response and Recovery Fund

EMRS Training Opportunities