Civil Preparedness is readiness on the part of local
government and civilian population to meet any emergency.
Who directs
the effort?Your local Civil Preparedness Coordinator- working with
the Mayor, Village Manager, Board of Trustees or other local chief executives,
has primary responsibility for the public safety.
The Richton Park Coordinator along with the local Coordinators,
coordinates planning for the best use of community resources-people, facilities,
equipment, systems, supplies-as needed in an emergency.
What is
the Richton Park Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA)?In 1975, the State of Illinois passed the Illinois Emergency
Services and Disaster Agency Act , which replaced the Illinois Civil Defense
Act of 1951.Who are
our volunteer members?They are people just like you, donating their time and
working together to aid and assist the community in which they live. Some
are able to put to use their hobbies and others learn from the various
courses that are offered to the members.What are
some of the duties performed by the volunteers?You may be assigned to any of the following:
Administrative
Mutual Aid
Radio Communications
Specialized Equipment
Maintenance
Supply
Public Information
Weather Spotting
Search and Rescue
Traffic Control
Crowd Control
Planning
How do I become a volunteer?You may have read something that interests you, or perhaps
you would just like to be with a group of active people doing something
to aid their fellow man.You must be 21 year of age to join. Our regular meetings
are every Wednesday at 7:30 P.M. at the Richton Park EOC/Fire Station No.
1, Richton Square Road and Sauk Trail. Phone 708-748-3090
For more information you can contact John E. Dobner,
Chief of Emergency Services at the EOC on Wednesday night or leave a message
at the Richton Park Village Hall Phone 708-481-8950 or use the e-mail button
on this page.
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