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​The Kane County Health Department works daily to protect the health of the public in the event of an emergency. Whether a bioterror attack or a naturally occurring outbreak of an infectious disease, the Health Department activates plans to respond quickly and effectively.

The Health Department works with the Kane County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and a wide range of community partners to keep the residents of Kane County safe. These partners represent the medical community, law enforcement, fire departments, schools, emergency management agencies and many other agencies on the local, state and federal level.

Weather-Related Emergencies
Medical Reserve Corps​​​
Natural Disaster Resources​
Code Red Notification System

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Make a Family Disaster Preparedness Plan

​Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere. Severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, floods, fires, snow and ice storms, and hazardous material spills are all hazards that are real possibilities in our region. When they occur, you may not have much time to respond. It is important to take steps ahead of time, such as putting an emergency kit together, making plans, and having ways to stay informed. 

Your Personal Preparedness Inventory 2023.pdf
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​Emergency Training​

Training and education ​provide the whole community with knowledge, skills and abilities needed to help people before, during, and after emergencies. The Kane County Health Department offers free training to community members and organizations in the following:

  • ​Basic Life Support Certification
  • Heartsaver CPR Awareness
  • Opioid Overdose Response and Naloxone Administration
  • Stop the Bleed
  • First Aid

Community Member Training Dates & Registration


Group training for organizations will resume shortly. Contact Kyle Griffin, Emergency Response Coordinator at griffinkyle@kanecountyil.gov​ with questions.​ 



Stockpiling

Stockpiling Emergency Supplies Toolkit English
Stockpiling Emergency Fact Sheet English      
Stockpiling Emergency Fact Sheet Spanish
Stockpiling Emergency Checklist English   
Stockpiling Emergency Checklist Spanish

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Bioterrorism

Bioterrorism Facts and Info English   
Bioterrorism Facts and Info Spanish
IDPH Bioterrorism
CDC: ​The Threat of an Anthrax Attack​