Gov. Pritzker Announces Exec. Order Submitted to Rename Illinois Emergency Management Agency to Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS)

Executive Order

Today, Governor JB Pritzker submitted an Executive Order to change the official name of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS). This change will allow IEMA-OHS to better mobilize and coordinate response efforts during any future disasters and emergencies.

"In order to enhance safety efforts across Illinois, this name change will better align our Emergency Management mission and Homeland Security efforts," said Governor JB Pritzker. "Improving efficiency and keeping Illinoisans safe is a top priority, and we will continue looking for opportunities to strengthen our ability to respond to any future disasters or emergencies that occur in our state."

The name change also recognizes the growing scope of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, which plays a critical role in a coordinated statewide response for all local, county, state, and federal agencies.

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