EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
The Jersey County Emergency Services and Disaster Agency is responsible for coordinating the emergency management activities within the county and performing emergency management functions as deemed necessary. This addresses all phases of emergency management: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.
A disaster can happen anytime and anywhere.
Are you prepared?
February is Earthquake Awareness Month
JERSEY COUNTY MITIGATION PLAN
According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), “Hazard Mitigation is the effort to reduce loss of life and property by lessening the impact of disasters”. By developing its own Multi-jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, Jersey County has sought to mitigate damage before disaster strikes. The plan is a community-driven, living document that is updated every five years, and involves public input, risk assessment, and mitigation strategy. Having a mitigation plan is intended to increase awareness of hazards, risks, and vulnerabilities in order to reduce risks, focus resources, and communicate priorities to state and federal officials in the event of a disaster.
The Jersey County Multi-jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan received FEMA approval in May of 2021 for unincorporated Jersey County as well as the municipalities of Elsah, Grafton, and Jerseyville
OFFICE HOURS:
8AM – 4PM M–F
115 East Prairie
Jerseyville, IL 62052
Phone: 618-639-2233
EMAIL: [email protected]
JERSEY COUNTY ESDA:
Keith Norman, Director