Cook County Memorandum of Agreement - Everbridge Mass Notification

Summary

This Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) establishes a partnership between Cook County and the Village of Orland Park for the use of the Everbridge Mass Notification System. The County provides the system at no local cost to eligible municipalities, funded through annual appropriations. Orland Park will utilize this system to send alerts and public safety messages to its residents, businesses, and visitors. The agreement outlines the duties and responsibilities of both parties, including data management, user training, and authorized uses of the system for emergency notifications, preparedness information, and employee recall. Orland Park must develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for system use within 60 days of the agreement's effective date. The agreement also clarifies that any additional services beyond the County's contract with Everbridge will incur separate costs for the Municipality.

Citizen Impact

Residents of Orland Park will benefit from enhanced emergency alerts and public safety notifications through the Everbridge system, improving communication during critical events. This partnership ensures the municipality can effectively warn and inform citizens about potential dangers and essential services.

Confidence

high