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Effingham County Emergency Management Agency - IL Welcome to the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA) page. Please visit https://effinghamcountyil.gov/emergency-management/ for more information.

Join us this morning at 10 a.m.Effingham Emergency Operations Center311 Miracle Ave.Effingham
10/24/2026

Join us this morning at 10 a.m.
Effingham Emergency Operations Center
311 Miracle Ave.
Effingham

Effingham County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA) in collaboration with the US National Weather Service Central Illin...
10/22/2026

Effingham County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA) in collaboration with the US National Weather Service Central Illinois will be holding a Special Storm Spotter Training Class on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Effingham County Emergency Operations Center, 311 Miracle Avenue, Effingham.

During the regular storm spotter training, participants will learn the characteristics of severe thunderstorms and other associated threats, severe weather-relevant cloud formations, and weather safety practices.

Participants will also learn how they can be a National Weather Service SKYWARN volunteer and help keep our community safe, by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather directly to the National Weather Service.

In addition to the usual storm spotter training, the NWS is providing a winter storm outlook with safety information, and the NWS will also explain ways they provide incident support to first responders in Effingham County.

Participants should note:
• Training lasts about 2 hours.
• The class is free and open to the public.
• The class is appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.
• Pre-registration is NOT required

For questions about the training, please call Effingham County Emergency Management Agency, 217-540-1669

Protecting Public Health and Property in Effingham County FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday, October 16, 2026EFFINGHAM, IL....
10/16/2026

Protecting Public Health and Property in Effingham County
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday, October 16, 2026

EFFINGHAM, IL. - Mitigation projects and activities that can reduce injuries and fatalities while maintaining vital services for Effingham County residents will be the main topic of discussion at the upcoming Effingham County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee meeting. The meeting will be held at the Effingham County Emergency Operations Center, 311 West Miracle Ave., in Effingham, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 29.

The Committee began work in January to update the County’s All Hazards Mitigation Plan. This plan details the past severe weather events that have impacted the County and identifies mitigation projects and activities that can be taken before an event occurs to protect residents and critical services and infrastructure.

“Obtaining FEMA’s approval of our updated Plan will make all of the participants eligible to receive federal grant money for mitigation projects and activities if funds become available,” said Effingham County Emergency Management Agency Coordinator, Pamela Jacobs.

Projects identified by Committee members at this meeting will become part of the County’s updated All Hazards Mitigation Plan. While the committee has provided input on portions of the Plan, the Plan will be presented in full for public review and comment before it is submitted to the state and federal government for approval.

“A public forum will be conducted this fall for interested persons to review the Plan update and ask questions of Committee Members. A two-week public comment period will be held following the public forum to accommodate interested residents who are unable to attend. We want to make sure that anybody who is interested has an opportunity to review and comment on the draft Plan update,” added Jacobs.

Interested persons will be able to submit questions and comments to the Effingham County Emergency Management Agency office.

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10/14/2026

Could you recognize the signs of severe weather before it arrives?

Effingham County Emergency Management Agency - IL and the US National Weather Service Central Illinois in Lincoln are offering a FREE Storm Spotter Training Class on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Learn what storm spotters look for, how to identify severe weather and cloud formations, and how you can report severe weather directly to the National Weather Service as a SKYWARN volunteer.

The class will also include a winter storm outlook as we head toward colder weather.

Free and open to the public. No pre-registration required.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, October 5, 2026Special Storm Spotter Training in EffinghamEFFINGHAM, IL. - Effingham Co...
10/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, October 5, 2026

Special Storm Spotter Training in Effingham

EFFINGHAM, IL. - Effingham County Emergency Management Agency (ECEMA) in collaboration with the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lincoln will be holding a Special Storm Spotter Training Class on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to Noon at the Effingham County Emergency Operations Center, 311 Miracle Avenue, Effingham.

During the regular storm spotter training, participants will learn the characteristics of severe thunderstorms and other associated threats, severe weather-relevant cloud formations, and weather safety practices.

Participants will also learn how they can be a National Weather Service SKYWARN volunteer and help keep our community safe, by providing timely and accurate reports of severe weather directly to the National Weather Service.

In addition to the usual storm spotter training, the NWS is providing a winter storm outlook with safety information, and the NWS will also explain ways they provide incident support to first responders in Effingham County.

Participants should note:
• Training lasts about 2 hours.
• The class is free and open to the public.
• The class is appropriate for all ages. Ages 10 and up will likely get the most out of the training.
• Pre-registration is NOT required

For questions about the training, please call Effingham County Emergency Management Agency, 217-540-1669
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10/01/2026

🌾🔥 Dry conditions and harvested fields can fuel fast-moving grass and brush fires, putting homes, livestock, structures and farm equipment at risk.

Have a farm fire safety plan. Know your evacuation routes, livestock relocation areas and how firefighters can access your property.

A little prevention can go a long way to help with a safe and successful harvest season.

🔒 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!Stay safer online:✅ Use strong passwords. Combine capital and lowercase lette...
10/01/2026

🔒 October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month!
Stay safer online:
✅ Use strong passwords. Combine capital and lowercase letters with numbers and symbols to create long unique passwords and consider a password manager.
✅ Enable multi-factor authentication. Add an extra layer of security to your accounts to verify access.
✅ Watch for scams. Be cautious with unexpected emails, texts and links.
✅ Keep devices and software updated. Install updates to patch vulnerabilities and stay protected. Update antivirus and anti-malware software.
✅ Think before you share. Limit what you post online and protect your personal information.
https://www.ready.gov/cybersecurity

📱Preparing a family communication plan now can make a big difference when the unexpected occurs. If an emergency happene...
09/30/2026

📱Preparing a family communication plan now can make a big difference when the unexpected occurs.
If an emergency happened while your family was separated, would everyone know where to go, who to call, and how to reconnect?

✅Use text messages, social media and email to connect with friends and family during emergencies.
✅Choose a meeting place near your home. Then pick a second meeting place outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home
✅Choose an out-of-town contact everyone can call or text
✅Make sure children know important phone numbers
✅Keep important contact information written down—not just stored in your phone.
✅Have an emergency charging option for your phone and other mobile devices.

📱Remember: TEXTS MAY GO THROUGH WHEN PHONE CALLS DON'T. During a disaster keep calls brief, and use text messaging when possible, to help reduce demand on phone networks.
https://www.ready.gov/get-tech-ready

📍 Preparing a family evacuation plan now can make a big difference when the unexpected occurs. Know where you would go i...
09/29/2026

📍 Preparing a family evacuation plan now can make a big difference when the unexpected occurs. Know where you would go if you needed to evacuate.
Use this quick checklist:
• Pick a safe place. Then pick a second safe place outside your neighborhood in case you can't return home
• Plan more than one way to get there.
• Make sure everyone in your home knows the plan.
Planning ahead can save time and help keep everyone safe: https://www.ready.gov/evacuation

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