City of Chicago Emergency Management & Communications
City/Town/Village Government: Agencies/Departments/Divisions | Emergency Management
Recent News About City of Chicago Emergency Management & Communications
-
City prepares for Mexican Independence Day celebrations with safety measures
Chicago is preparing for Mexican Independence Day with a series of events and parades across the city, beginning Friday, September 12, and continuing through Tuesday, September 16.
-
Chicago prepares for busy festival weekend with increased safety measures
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is urging residents and visitors in Chicago to remain vigilant as several major events are scheduled across the city this weekend.
-
Chicago begins joint flood damage assessments with federal partners
Teams from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), and local staff from Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and...
-
City urges vigilance as major summer events take place across Chicago
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) in Chicago is urging residents to remain alert and prioritize safety during a weekend filled with events across the city.
-
Chicago advises preparation for upcoming extreme heat
The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for extreme heat expected this weekend and early next week.
-
Chicago collaborates with Marvel for 'Ironheart' launch celebration
Chicago is preparing for the release of Marvel Television's "Ironheart," which will be available for streaming on Disney+ starting June 24.
-
Chicago issues safety guidelines ahead of beach openings
As the summer season approaches, Chicago's beaches are set to open on Friday, May 23, coinciding with the start of boating season and various summer activities.
-
Sueños Chicago returns amid heightened security measures
The Sueños Chicago music festival is set to return to Grant Park, taking place from noon to 10 p.m. on May 24 and 25.
-
Chicago to host May Day rally and march with increased safety measures
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) has announced a planned May Day march and rally for May 1, taking place in both Union Park and Grant Park.
-
Chicago OEMC marks National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week with awards ceremony
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) in Chicago is commemorating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week from April 13 to April 19, 2025.
-
Chicago leads in 9-1-1 assisted CPR equity, report finds
The City of Chicago has been recognized for its leadership in bystander CPR (B-CPR), with a notable 14.6% increase between 2021 and 2023, according to the latest report from Illinois Heart Rescue.
-
NASCAR Chicago street race traffic plan reveals reduced impact for 2025 event
The upcoming NASCAR Chicago Street Race in Grant Park, scheduled for July 5-6, 2025, will involve reduced setup and breakdown times compared to previous years, according to a joint announcement by the City of Chicago and NASCAR.
-
Shamrock Shuffle returns to Chicago with road closures from March 17
City of Chicago officials are preparing for the return of the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle, scheduled for Sunday, March 23.
-
Wind advisory issued for parts of Illinois and Indiana through Thursday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory effective until 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 20.
-
Weather service issues multiple advisories for Chicago due to strong winds
The National Weather Service has issued several weather advisories and warnings due to expected strong winds in the Chicago area.
-
Chicago prepares for St. Patrick's Day celebrations amid wind advisory warnings
Chicago is gearing up for its annual St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend, which will bring large crowds and street closures.
-
Cold weather advisory issued in Chicago until noon amid frigid temperatures
The City of Chicago has issued a Cold Weather Advisory effective until noon on Tuesday, February 18.
-
Chicago issues cold weather advisory amid forecasted dangerous wind chills
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago has issued a Cold Weather Advisory due to anticipated dangerous wind chills reaching as low as -20° below zero.
-
Chicago braces for severe cold: Warming centers activated across city
The City of Chicago is preparing for a significant drop in temperatures, with forecasts predicting conditions to fall into the single digits and teens from Monday, February 17 through Friday, February 21.
-
Chicago prepares for second round of snow followed by extreme cold
The city of Chicago is bracing for a second winter weather system expected to hit the area starting late Friday, February 14, continuing into Saturday, February 15.