Cook County Hosts Preparedness Fair at Daley Plaza to Mark National Preparedness Month

WHAT: Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is hosting a preparedness fair at Dailey Plaza in conjunction with National Preparedness Month to ensure residents have the information they need to stay safe in an emergency. The Preparedness Fair will feature interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, including an emergency alerts game, “go-bag” education and raffles, seatbelt safety demonstrations, Cook County Sheriff’s comfort dog and emergency command units open for public viewing. Attendees can also connect with state, County and local partners, learn about voting resources, and receive preparedness giveaways including flashlights, first-aid kits and other emergency supplies.

WHO:  Agencies partnering with EMRS include: 

            American Red Cross

           Cook County Animal and Rabies Control 

           Cook County Dept. of Environment and Sustainability 

           Cook County Health (and CountyCare)

           Forest Preserves of Cook County 

           City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications  

           Chicago Board of Election Commissioners

           Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Association of Illinois 

           Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 

           Illinois Dept. of Public Health  

           Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security

           Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS-IL)

           National Weather Service-Chicago

           Salvation Army

           University of Illinois Extension … and more!  

WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 2026      
              10 a.m. – 2 p.m.  

WHERE:  Daley Plaza                      
                 50 W. Washington St.                   
                 Chicago, IL 60602