El Paso ESDA

El Paso ESDA ESDA’s primary function is storm watching to assess and alert the potential danger of tornadoes to the City of El Paso.

Purpose

The Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA) is an entity of the City of El Paso dedicated to the prevention and alleviation of injury and damage from any natural or technological cause. ESDA will assist the city in the case of disasters, natural or otherwise, to help provide safety and provisions to the residents of El Paso. Functions

ESDA’s primary function is storm watching to as

sess and alert the potential danger of tornadoes to the City of El Paso. Other ESDA functions include, but are not limited to:

Assisting appropriate law enforcement / fire containment agencies as needed at appropriate incident sites
Assisting in disaster recovery operations as needed
Assisting in the development of media information regarding appropriate incidents
Coordinating emergency lighting or electric generation at appropriate incident sites
Coordinating with private relief agencies such as the American Red Cross and others to ensure the provision of relief supplies when appropriate
Developing and conducting emergency management training and education programs for city personnel and citizens of El Paso
Developing emergency plans and procedures outlining the responsibilities of city government, as well as coordinating between city, county, state, and federal agencies where appropriate
Providing back-up communications resources as needed
Supporting the Incident Command System at the scene of an emergency or disaster where appropriate

11/18/2025

If you heard the tornado sirens, there was no threat. They are doing repairs on the Kappa siren and a glitch made ours sound for a brief moment. If you have any questions let us know. Thank you!

Minonk EMAis having their yearly Haunted House!
10/10/2025

Minonk EMAis having their yearly Haunted House!

10/07/2025

🚨 Public Notice: Training Exercise at the El Paso-Gridley High School this Friday, October 10th 🚨

Dear Community,

On Friday morning, area-wide police, fire and EMS will be conducting a training exercise at EPGHS. That morning you will see a large presence of police, emergency vehicles and first respnders on site as part of our training exercise. EPG school faculty will also be participating.

What to expect:
✔️ We will simulate emergency scenarios to help our teams be better prepared
✔️ There is no real emergency — it is a planned exercise
✔️Students and the general public will be prohibited from entering the school during the exercise.
✔️The immediate area surrounding the high school and Centennial building will be restricted from entering.
✔️ The streets surrounding the school will be open to traffic, but if possible, please avoid the area.

We appreciate your understanding and support. These training exercises help ensure we’re ready to serve our community better in real situations.

Thank you!
🚓🚒🚑

10/06/2025

*BURN BAN* All of Woodford County is now under a burn ban effective immediately. Due to very little rain, wind, and low fuel moisture. All burning is not permitted until further notice.

03/19/2025

Shelter in place. Find a safe place. Keep in mind that there is not all clear. Use your best judgment for coming out of your safe place.

03/04/2025

The Sirens will be sounding today at 10am for the monthly Siren Test. This will NOT be a threat!! If you have any questions please feel free to reach out via Facebook or call ESDA Coordinator. Thank you!!

Help support a fellow agency.
10/15/2024

Help support a fellow agency.

03/15/2024

As severe weather approaches we would like to give some information about tornado warnings when the sirens have sounded.

ESDA does not give an all clear after the tornado sirens have sounded due to a tornado warning. When the sirens quit running the threat is over but that does not necessarily mean that another threat couldn't occur. It's recommended to use at least 30 minutes of caution after the sirens have stopped sounding before letting your guard down.

12/10/2023

We don’t have any photos but it was a great day to assist the El Paso Fire Department and other agencies with their training! I’m glad we were able to do our part to make sure they were safe.

Teamwork makes the dream work! Great job to everyone involved!
11/16/2023

Teamwork makes the dream work! Great job to everyone involved!

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El Paso, IL
61738

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+13095273110

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