The Emergency Management Agency (EMA) prepares and carries out disaster response and recovery actions to prevent, minimize, repair, and alleviate injury and damage from natural, man-made, or nuclear disasters.

Disaster response is the local responsibility of cities, villages, and townships. McLean County EMA operates in a supportive role for state and federal agencies.

Duties
Key responsibilities of the department are:

• Clinton Power Plant support
• County Disaster Plan and Hazardous Materials Plan
• HAZMAT response
• Search and rescue
• Weather watch