HB4965

HB4965 establishes the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to coordinate emergency management programs and grants for public safety and disaster.

HB4965 creates the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to oversee emergency management programs for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. The Agency coordinates with local governments, federal agencies, and private entities to develop emergency operations plans and conduct exercises. It also provides grants for security improvements to not-for-profit organizations at high risk of terrorism, public safety radio interoperability, and emergency preparedness for higher education institutions and K-12 schools.