Macon County Emergency Management Agency (EMA)
Our Mission
Macon County EMA's mission is to help our communities prepare for emergencies, respond effectively, recover efficiently, and reduce the impact of future disasters.
Our goal is to build preparedness and resiliency throughout Macon County through strong partnerships, effective planning, education, training, and community engagement.
EMA works to protect our communities by coordinating emergency preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts throughout Macon County. EMA works with local governments, public safety agencies, healthcare organizations, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and state and federal partners to build a safer and more resilient community.
EMA coordinates countywide emergency planning and preparedness for a wide range of hazards, including severe weather, flooding, hazardous materials incidents, transportation emergencies, public health emergencies, critical infrastructure disruptions, and other events that may threaten the health, safety, and well-being of the community.
Through planning, training, exercises, public education, emergency communications, resource coordination, and partnerships, EMA helps ensure that Macon County and its communities are prepared to respond effectively when emergencies occur. During significant incidents, EMA facilitates coordination among responding agencies and supports local jurisdictions through the County Emergency Operations Center.
Regional Preparedness and Response
Macon County EMA also participates in regional, state, and federal emergency management initiatives and works with neighboring jurisdictions and partner agencies to strengthen coordinated response capabilities. These partnerships help ensure that resources, information, and expertise can be shared when an incident exceeds the capabilities of a single community.
Director Tammy D. Schneider, IPEM
The office for the Macon County Emergency Management Agency is located inside the Sheriff's Office at the Law Enforcement Center in downtown Decatur, IL.
Mailing Address
Macon County EMA
282 E Macon St
Decatur, IL 62523
Office Hours M-F 8:30am-4:30pm
Phone: (217) 424-1327
Fax: (217) 424-1329
Emergency after hours: (217) 424-1311
Email: emamail@sheriff-macon-il.us
Volunteer for EMA
The Macon County Emergency Management Agency is supported heavily by volunteers. If you are a dedicated individual who would like to assist in the workings of the Macon County Emergency Management Agency, please fill out the volunteer application and submit it to our office via US Mail.
Fill out a volunteer application
Applications can be mailed to Macon County EMA, 282 E Macon St. Decatur, Illinois 62523