Our Mission

The Office of Emergency Management supports a regional all-hazard approach to disaster management and Homeland Security through ​the coordination of programs that promote community planning, increase public awareness, and develop effective mitigation, response, and recovery capabilities.


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**Attention** Kane County OEM has an opening for a Specialist-Planner! 

The Emergency Management Specialist - Planner is responsible for the maintaining Kane County's Emergency Operations Plan. The Specialist Planner will collaborate effectively with County departments; local businesses; local, state, and federal agencies; regional planning committees; and fire and law enforcement agencies to provide guidance to develop, review, evaluate, and maintain emergency and safety plans and plan and run drills and functional exercises to ensure planning effectiveness.

To apply and learn more abou​t this position, please visit the Employment page.


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