Disaster Ready Kane, an initiative of the Kane County Office of Emergency Management, is creating a countywide support network to help the community prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters.
The program is inviting Kane County organizations to learn more about this coordinated effort to help residents and businesses stabilize, rebuild and recover more quickly after a major emergency.
A community meeting will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 10, at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S. Batavia Ave., Geneva, in Building A, Lower-Level Auditorium, for nonprofits, faith-based organizations, service agencies, businesses and community groups interested joining Disaster Ready Kane.
An online meeting option will also be available.
Organizations are encouraged to RSVP at: https://forms.gle/Eo8tvVJ2xpcQY8NZA
Disaster Ready Kane is organizing partners around the following functional areas:
Animal services
Case management
Communications
Damage assessment
Debris removal
Donations management
Emergency shelter
Emotional and spiritual care
Long-term recovery
Programs, outreach, education, and membership
Volunteer coordination
“Strong partnerships are the foundation of effective disaster response,” said Scott Buziecki, director of the Kane County Office of Emergency Management. “Disaster Ready Kane ensures we are not meeting each other for the first time in the middle of a crisis. We are building relationships, clarifying roles and strengthening our ability to serve our residents when it matters most.”
“Major disasters test the entire community, not just first responders.” said Joe Cluchey, interim chairman of Disaster Ready Kane and retired South Elgin and Elburn Fire chief. “The more organizations engaged before an event occurs, the more effective and compassionate our response will be. This is about neighbors helping neighbors in a coordinated and meaningful way.”
For additional information, contact Scott Buziecki at 630-232-5986 or BuzieckiScott@KaneCountyIL.gov.
—Kane County