Every day Illinois' citizens face natural, technological, chemical and manmade hazards that can produce situations that become disasters. Even though the probability of you or your family being injured or killed in a disaster is very low, it is extremely probable that its effects will impact your lives.

• Services (phone, electricity, gas, water, sewers, etc.) may be interrupted for hours or even days.
• Your home, place of employment or children's school may be severely damaged or destroyed.
• Routes normally used to get to work, school or the store may be closed or seriously damaged.
• Stores may be closed due to damage or open but out of items you need.

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Terrorism Preparedness

The tragedies of September 11, 2001 reminded us of the importance of preparedness and having sound emergency response plans. This section provides vital information to help the citizens of Illinois meet the challenges ahead. Click here for Terrorism Preparedness

SERC

The goal of the State Emergency Response Commission (SERC) is to promote chemical emergency preparedness and prevention throughout the state of Illinois. The SERC, through implementation of emergency planning and community right-to-know laws and through establishment and support of its Local Emergency Planning Committees (LEPC's), assists in chemical emergency planning, provides public access to chemical data, raises public awareness of chemical risks and encourages public participation in local chemical safety issues. Click here for SERC.