"Ready to Serve. Prepared to Respond.”
ESDA is a group of men and women formed to assist in a time of emergency.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Calumet City Emergency Services & Disaster Agency is to protect the lives, property, and well-being of our community through a comprehensive approach to emergency management. ESDA is committed to the four phases of emergency management – mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Through emergency planning, training, public education, interdepartmental coordination, and community partnerships, we work to reduce risks, prepare for potential emergencies, respond effectively to critical incidents, and support the community throughout the recovery process.
History
Calumet City ESDA is accredited by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Cook County Illinois Emergency Management Agency. To receive the accreditation, the department is responsible for disaster mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in the City while following the Federal Emergency Management Agency philosophy.
ESDA also:
- Assists all city departments when needed
- Provides traffic control and auxiliary lighting at traffic accidents, structural fires and other incidents
- Provides Ground Search and Rescue
Our current ESDA Fleet consists of:
- Four patrol vehicles
ESDA is led by Director Ashley Allen and operates under the administrative oversight of the Calumet City Police Chief.