Emergency Management is involved before, during and after emergencies and disasters. Ideally, we strive to prevent emergencies from occurring, but that can be unrealistic. At best, we can mitigate the negative impacts of emergencies by taking deliberate actions. However, we spend a vast majority of our time in preparedness activities. We collaborate with campus partners to develop emergency plans; we conduct drills and exercises; we engage in outreach activities to promote awareness of various emergencies and share strategies for personal safety. When emergencies and disasters do strike, Emergency Management serves as the coordination body for the University. We continue coordinating activities through Continuity and generally transition to another body for long-term recovery.

Vision

To achieve a resilient University community

Mission

To develop, promote and implement initiatives and practices that enable the University community to mitigate against, prepare for, respond to and recover from all hazards and threats

Contact Us

(309) 438-0100
eoc@IllinoisState.edu

Emergency Management
Illinois State University
Nelson Smith Building 201
Campus Box 2800
Normal, IL 61790-2800

Emergency Management Staff

Eric Hodges, M.A., CEM, MEP
Director
eric.hodges@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-0601

 

 
 Teresa A. Chapman
 Deputy Director
 tachap1@IllinoisState.edu
 (309) 438-5620

 

Ryan Friel
Emergency Management Specialist
vpsarfriel@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-3108

 

Noah Bond-Cruz
Emergency Management Specialist
vpsanbbondc@IllinoisState.edu
(309) 438-1313