O'Fallon Police Department | Emergency Management

Your resource for preparedness

The Emergency Management Division is charged with coordinating the preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery efforts for the Police Department and other city agencies in natural/manmade disasters and special police operations.

The division is available to provide coordination and support services to the police and other departments during times that routine operations are taxed and additional resources are required. Below are some helpful tips for your prepardedness efforts:

Bomb threat safety (PDF), Bomb threat checklist (PDF)
Earthquake safety
Extreme Heat safety (PDF)
Fire safety
Flood safety (PDF)
Hazardous Material Incident
Suspicious packages and letters (PDF)
Tornado safety

Tornado Watch - Weather conditions are favorable for a tornado to develop.
Tornado Warning - A tornado has been sighted or is indicated by radar.

Winter storms, extreme cold safety (PDF)

Emergency Alert System Outdoor Warning Sirens

The City of O’Fallon has a system of 16 Outdoor Warning Sirens positioned throughout the City of O’Fallon. The City’s network operates in conjunction with the St. Charles County Emergency Alert System. The sirens are designed to be heard if a resident is outdoors. During periods of severe weather when indoors, residents are encouraged to watch local news channels or listen to local radio stations. For those that want their severe weather forecast directly from the National Weather Service, a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) weather radio can be purchased.

The St. Charles County Department of Emergency Management is responsible for activating the sirens for several agencies including the City of O’Fallon. The sirens are activated for an actual emergency, or monthly for testing purposes. No all-clear activations are utilized. The sirens are maintained by the O’Fallon Police Department. Regular silent tests and repairs are conducted on an ongoing basis. When a siren is activated during an emergency, residents are encouraged to take cover and tune to a local news source to ascertain important details.

Exceprts from the O'Fallon Disaster
Preparedness Handbook

When catastrophe strikes a community, survivors may find that fire, police, medical, utility and relief services are stretched. Getting help might take hours or even days, so disaster preparedness is vital.

With this handy reference, you’ve taken the first step in learning what to expect, what to do, and how to minimize discomfort, stress and confusion.

Listen to the radio or television for the location of emergency shelters and for other instructions from local emergency officials.
Find out if you must leave immediately or should secure your home by unplugging appliances and shutting off main utility valves.
Wear protective clothing and sturdy shoes.
Gather your household and Disaster Supplies Kit in one vehicle to keep the family together and avoid traffic congestion.
Use travel routes specified by local authorities and don’t use shortcuts because certain areas may be impassable or dangerous.

Listen to local radio and TV for information about where you can get disaster relief assistance.
To avoid an explosion, use only flashlights to inspect homes or buildings.

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