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EMA seeks permission to pursue nonprofit support, promotes 'premise alert' program for first responders

Iroquois County Policy and Procedure Committee · February 5, 2026
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Summary

EMA director told the committee the premise alert program (records of disabled/resident needs for first responders) already exists in ICOM and asked permission to explore forming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to accept grants and donations that cannot go directly to the county; board members requested additional details on fund controls and budgeting before formal approval.

During the emergency management update, Mr. Anderson reported no incidents for the month and highlighted the existing 'premise alert' program housed in ICOM, which allows residents (including people with disabilities) to register critical information to assist first responders.

Anderson asked for the committee’s permission to start…

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