Kyle DuBois deputy director for La Salle County EMA, works inside La Salle County’s new Mobile Operations & Communications Center during an open house on Monday, March 9, 2026 at the La Salle County Government Complex in Ottawa. The 32-foot command vehicle enhances the county’s ability to coordinate emergency response operations, support multi-agency incidents, and maintain resilient communications during disasters and large-scale events. (Scott Anderson)