Will County Emergency Management Agency

05/31/2026

How does EMA recharge? Turns out…a little bit of everything! 💚

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we asked our staff what they do to recharge and support their mental health. Their answers included:

🏕️ Camping and vacations
🎧 Audiobooks and podcasts — especially true crime and thrillers
🏒 Playing ice hockey
🌱 Yard work
☀️ Getting outside for fresh air and sunshine
🐾 Long walks with the dog
🌅 Quiet evenings on the patio with family
✈️ Traveling
📚 Reading a good book
⚖️ Finding that important work-life balance

Taking care of your mental health does not have to look the same for everyone. Sometimes it’s an adventure, sometimes it’s a good book, and sometimes it’s just slowing down and enjoying a quiet moment.

Now we want to hear from you: What helps you recharge? Drop your favorite reset in the comments! 💬

05/29/2026

Find the best support for your needs. Our compassionate guides are ready to connect you with the support you deserve. Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211

05/27/2026

Training never stops! 🚐

Here’s a view from the spotter position during Command Van training.

When moving a vehicle this size, teamwork matters. The spotter helps keep an extra eye out for low-clearance areas, bridges, wires, tight turns, and other hazards along the route.

It’s one more way our team trains to stay ready before we’re needed. 👏

05/27/2026

🎙 Looking to become a licensed HAM Radio Technician so you can talk with people around the world? Curious about how radio communications help when disaster strikes? 🤔

Look no further! 🤩 Aurora EMA is offering a series of eight (8) training sessions every Tuesday from 7-9 PM beginning June 9, 2026!

This series of training sessions will teach you basic knowledge about auxiliary communications, including what you need to know to pass the FCC HAM Radio Technician License exam! 📝

Must be over 18. Seats are limited! Register today at https://aurorahamclass.eventbrite.com

📅 The classes will be held from 7-9pm on the following Tuesdays:
Day 1 - June 9
Day 2 - June 16
Day 3 - June 23
Day 4 - June 30
Day 5 - July 7
Day 6 - July 14
Day 7 - July 21 (LOCATION CHANGE: APD)
Day 8 - July 28 (Exam)
✔ NOTE: You must be able to attend at least 80% or 6.5 days of training in order to take the exam.

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, Will County EMA honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

Their courage, dedication, and selflessness will never be forgotten.

As we spend time with family, friends, and our community this weekend, we pause to remember the true meaning of this day.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Did you know Joliet EMA is making preparedness easy?

They’ve been sharing quick, helpful preparedness videos to help residents learn simple steps they can take before emergencies happen.

Check out their videos, follow along, and take a few minutes to get prepared. Small steps can make a big difference! 👏

05/22/2026

Will County offices are CLOSED on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day and will re-open on Tuesday, May 26th.

05/22/2026

‼ FREE Community Training ~ You are the Help Until Help Arrives!

📍 Where: Aurora Police Department - Community Room
🕰 When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 7 - 9 PM
👉 To learn more and to register, click here: https://YouAreTheHelpAurora.eventbrite.com

Are you looking for something FREE to do on Wednesday (5/27) from 7-9pm?! 🤔

You're invited to join us for a FREE community training event - You are the Help Until Help Arrives! ‼

👉 To learn more and to register, click here: https://YouAreTheHelpAurora.eventbrite.com

📍 Where: Aurora Police Department - Community Room
🕰 When: Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 7 - 9 PM.

The 'You are the Help' training teaches the basic skills to keep a someone alive and safe between the time an incident occurs until emergency responders/professional help arrives. 🚑💨

Don’t just be a bystander. Register for this FREE training to build the confidence to save a life! 👍

05/22/2026

Planning is important…but practicing the plan is where the magic happens! ✨

Will County EMA recently hosted a Reunification & Shelter Training for our volunteers and municipal partners.

The training focused on how we would activate and manage reunification and shelter operations during emergencies and disasters.

A big thank you to everyone who attended and helped strengthen preparedness in Will County! 👏

05/21/2026

🚨 Internship Opportunity!

Will County Emergency Management Agency has a 12-week Curriculum Development Intern position open.

This is a great opportunity for a current undergraduate or graduate student interested in emergency management, education, communications, public health, instructional design, or a related field.

The intern will help create preparedness education materials and lesson plans for middle school and junior high students. Topics may include severe weather safety, disaster preparedness, emergency planning, and community resilience.

Apply by June 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Learn more and apply here:
https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Job-Details?id=8501

Please share with anyone who may be interested!