[pro_ad_display_adzone id="83620"]
![](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/plugins/bb-plugin/img/pixel.png)
Anderson Confirmed Director of Will County Emergency Management Agency
Will serve as agency’s fourth director.
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant has appointed Allison Anderson as Director of the Will County Emergency Management Agency. She succeeds Harold Damron, who retired in March after a 31-year career with the agency. Anderson’s appointment was confirmed recently by the Will County Board.
“I am pleased to appoint Allison to continue the strong leadership of Will County’s EMA department,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “Her experience and knowledge will provide stability, as well as offer a vision to move us forward.”
Anderson joined the county in September 2013 as an Emergency Response Specialist with the Health Department. She joined the Emergency Management Agency in December 2014, where she continued to coordinate and develop strategic, operational, and tactical plans for the county’s response for emergencies.
Serving as Deputy Director since June 2018, Anderson has managed the training and exercise programs required annually by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal safety agencies.
“I am honored to be chosen to lead this agency and the dedicated team of professionals and volunteers who work hard to keep our residents safe,” said Anderson. “Emergency planning is not something people think about every day, but we are always training and learning the best way to respond in any type of emergency. I will strive to keep Will County a leader in all our emergency responses.”
Anderson earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology in 2008 from Northern Illinois University. She is a Certified Emergency Manager with the International Association of Emergency Managers and received her Illinois Professional Emergency Manager’s Certification in 2015.
![Vedette logo Vedette logo](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/563A463C-4EFA-429A-8F3F-2AC1CF748190.png)
Beecher School Board Moving Meetings to Wednesdays
![Rep. Haas Honors Connect Roasters Rep. Haas honors Connect Roasters in Bourbonnais. –Photo submitted.](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rep.-Haas-Honors-Connect-Roasters-768x1024.jpg)
Connect Roasters June Local Business Spotlight
![Vedette logo Vedette logo](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/563A463C-4EFA-429A-8F3F-2AC1CF748190.png)
Space Needs Analysis Passes Second Time Around in Peotone
![image0 (1) Don't forget to stop by for some delicious and refreshing treats at the new Golden Brew & Creamery in Beecher. –Photo submitted.](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/image0-1-768x1024.jpeg)
Golden Brew & Creamery Opens in Beecher
![Vedette logo Vedette logo](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/563A463C-4EFA-429A-8F3F-2AC1CF748190.png)
Aqua Looking to Switch Water Source in September
![Vector_CountyLogo –Logo submitted.](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Vector_CountyLogo-1024x1024.png)
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event June 21
![Farmers market logo Farmers market logo](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IMG_3195.jpeg)
Weekly Farmers Markets
![IMG_8527 (1) Alice Tysse recently graduated cum laude from ONU. –Photo submitted.](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG_8527-1-705x1024.jpeg)
Alice Tysse Graduates from ONU
![](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/plugins/bbpowerpack/modules/pp-content-grid/images/placeholder.jpg)
KCHD Announces Heat Information
![20240608_105036 It was time for a celebratory picture with members of Manteno Boy Scout Troop 382 at the St. Joseph Shelter dedication on June 8. –Photo by Dan and Diane Gerber.](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20240608_105036-1024x576.jpg)
Aidan Steffen Troop 382’s Newest Eagle Scout
![Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing](https://www.thevedette.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/img-FLASHING-LIGHTS-SQUAD-POLICE-0097-zQw03e-1024x682.jpeg)
Peotone Police Blotter: June 2-10
[pro_ad_display_adzone id="83497"]
[pro_ad_display_adzone id="83602"]
Sorry, we couldn't find any posts. Please try a different search.
[pro_ad_display_adzone id="173324"]
[pro_ad_display_adzone id="83513"]