(A) The City BIHSEMA shall perform such BIHSEMA functions within the city as shall be prescribed by the state plan and program prepared by the Governor and orders, rules and regulations, as may be promulgated by the Governor. In addition, the BIHSEMA shall perform duties outside the corporate limits as may be required pursuant to any mutual aid agreement with any other political subdivision, municipality or quasi-municipality entered into as provided by the Emergency Management Agency Act, 20 ILCS 3305/1 et seq.
(B) The BIHSEMA shall coordinate efforts to prevent, protect against and mitigate the effects of, respond to and recover from all incidents, whether human-made or natural. The BIHSEMA will work to accomplish these functions through monitoring and sharing intelligence related to potential homeland security events and other incidents within the city, within the county, and within the state by developing an operational response capability and developing and enhancing partnerships with all relevant groups, entities and agencies.
(C) The BIHSEMA may oversee and support the prudent use of grant monies to prepare, train and equip first responders, investing in the men and women who respond to emergencies in Blue Island and surrounding areas
(Prior Code, § 91.03) (Ord. 2336, passed 4-27-1976; Ord. 2015-002, passed 1-13-2015; Ord. 2017-005, passed 2-27-2017)