The Division of Crisis and Emergency Management was created in response to federal requirements for adoption of the National Incident Management System and development of an Emergency Operations Plan for the Village of Chapin. To date, the village has started implementation of NIMS training for all village responders and employees, and completed the Emergency Operations Plan.

H1N1 Flu, Swine Flu

With any type of flu, the H1N1 flu strain is easy to keep from transmitting by following three simple steps. First wash your hands often, second cover your mouth when you cough, and third, if you are sick, stay home and have limited contact with other people.
If you think that you may be infected with the H1N1 flu, call 911 if you are having any difficulties breathing, or call ahead to the emergency department to allow them to take isolation precautions. For more information on the H1N1, swine flu, visit the Illinois Department of Public Health web site or visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention web site.

Village of Chapin receives NWS StormReady Community Designation

StormReady is a nationwide community preparedness program that uses a grassroots approach to help communities develop plans to handle all types of severe weather. In March 2009 the Village of Chapin was awarded this designation for its preparations in emergency management. June 10, 2009 the NWS will be at the Chapin Village Hall at 6:30 pm to award the village the official road signs.

Recent Exercise, Disaster and Other Photos