Sean M. Hynes

This Integrated Preparedness Plan outlines an all-hazards training and exercise agenda for the State of Illinois, designed to build and sustain capabilities for emergency management professionals and the broader community. The plan integrates planning, training, and exercise needs, targeting gaps identified through assessments like THIRA and IL-CATT. Key focus areas include a multi-year cycle of discussion-based, operational, and full-scale exercises, emphasizing planning, individual training, and collaboration among local jurisdictions, state agencies, and partners to enhance statewide readiness and resilience.

This Integrated Preparedness Plan serves as a framework for an organization to define, implement, and monitor its preparedness priorities. It outlines a systematic approach to identifying key priorities based on threats, hazards, risks, capability assessments, and external requirements. The plan emphasizes supporting these priorities through detailed planning factors, organizational structure, necessary equipment, targeted training courses, and comprehensive exercises, all managed within a multi-year schedule. Furthermore, it establishes a robust program reporting mechanism for continuous monitoring, tracking, and improving capabilities based on real-world incidents and exercises.

This document outlines the methodology for an Integrated Preparedness Planning Workshop (IPPW) aimed at developing a multi-year Integrated Preparedness Plan. The workshop's purpose is to identify and establish preparedness priorities through analyzing threats, hazards, risks, areas for improvement, capabilities, external requirements, and accreditation standards. It details the process for developing a comprehensive multi-year schedule that integrates planning elements, organizational structure adjustments, equipment considerations, training opportunities, and potential exercises. The plan emphasizes continuous improvement, resource efficiency, and the establishment of robust program reporting mechanisms to monitor progress and incorporate lessons learned, ultimately enhancing the organization's capabilities in preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.

This document serves as a State Partner Integrated Preparedness Plan Planning Guide, outlining a strategic approach for jurisdictional preparedness. It focuses on identifying top threats, hazards, and risks, and details the capabilities to build or sustain, along with priority core capabilities. The guide addresses planning goals, existing corrective actions, organizational needs, training requirements, equipment acquisition, and exercise planning to validate changes and test plans. The overall objective is to enhance preparedness and response capabilities.

The 'EngAging Illinois' plan is a multi-sector initiative aimed at addressing the evolving needs of Illinois' growing older adult population through innovative and coordinated actions. This strategic plan focuses on four core areas: fostering age-friendly and connected communities, ensuring comprehensive health for all ages, investing in caregivers, and providing robust support for older adults. It outlines strategies to improve and transform services, policies, and programs essential for healthy aging, ultimately striving to make Illinois an optimal place for individuals to age gracefully, supported by high-quality, person-centered care.