Neither the Village, any political subdivision of the Village, nor, except in cases of negligence or willful misconduct, the Village President or interim emergency successor, the ESDA Coordinator, the Police Chief, Fire Chief or any department head of the Village, or the agents, employees, volunteer or representatives of any of them, engaged in any emergency management response or recovery activities, while complying with or attempting to comply with the IEMA Act or any rule or regulations promulgated pursuant to the IEMA Act is liable for the death of or any injury to persons, or damage to property, as a result of such activity. This Section does not, however, affect the right of any person to receive benefits to which he/she would otherwise be entitled under this IEMA Act under the Workers’ Compensation Act or the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act, or under any pension law, and this Section does not affect the right of any such person to receive any benefits or compensation under any Act of Congress. (Ord. G-1252, 2-27-2024)