Douglas County EMA

09/25/2026

Prep for a “discussion” Tabletop Exercise with many partners on emergency preparedness and to improve our response and recovery. Thank you to everyone that came to the table and joined in our exercise.

09/24/2026

Thank you to all of our area partners who came together to practice a tabletop exercise in conjunction with CABOT. Area partners make our team stronger!

09/02/2026

Construction has begun on the Tuscola Community Building steps out front. If you need a cooling center, please call 217-508-6243!

Cooling Centers for Douglas County!

09/02/2026

NWS has upgraded the Heat Advisory to an Extreme Heat Warning for Douglas and surrounding counties. It is in effect until 7 pm Friday, September 4th, 2026.

Please see a list pinned at the top of this page for local cooling centers. As always, don’t forget your Local Libraries.

08/31/2026

Cooling Centers for Douglas County!

08/31/2026

Don’t forget about your Local Libraries! Cooling Centers for this week 08/31 to 09/04 Available!

08/16/2026

Douglas County, you report! Do you have damages from the wind, are you without power, any flooding?