City of Chicago Emergency Management & Communications
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Recent News About City of Chicago Emergency Management & Communications
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chicago braces for winter storm with advisory in effect
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, and lasting until 3 a.m. on Thursday, February 13.
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Winter weather advisory issued for parts of Illinois
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service in Chicago.
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Chicago braces for severe cold; warming centers open citywide
Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago are urging residents to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures, with dangerous wind chills expected through Friday, January 24.
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Chicago prepares warming centers amid severe cold forecast
Mayor Brandon Johnson of Chicago has announced that warming centers across the city will be available to residents from January 18 through January 24.
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Chicago prepares warming centers amid forecasted sub-zero wind chills
The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures starting Monday, January 13, through Wednesday, January 15.
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Chicago prepares for New Year's Eve with fireworks and major events
The City of Chicago is preparing to welcome the New Year with a series of events and celebrations on Tuesday, December 31.
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Chicago opens warming centers amid cold snap
The City of Chicago has announced that warming centers will be open on Friday, December 13, in response to cold weather conditions.
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Chicago prepares for arctic blast with network of warming centers
The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for a cold snap expected to bring below-zero wind chills on Wednesday, December 11, and Thursday, December 12.
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Chicago prepares for cold with warming centers and safety resources
CHICAGO: The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for the upcoming cold temperatures expected over the next two days.
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Chicago prepares residents for cold weather with city services including warming centers
The City of Chicago is urging residents to prepare for a significant drop in temperatures starting Friday, November 29.
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Chicago prepares for busy Thanksgiving weekend with parades and safety measures
The city of Chicago is gearing up for a bustling Thanksgiving weekend, starting with the annual Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 28.
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Chicago urges safety measures during holiday season
The City of Chicago is urging residents and visitors to prioritize safety during the holiday season.
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Chicago prepares for festive weekend with holiday events and increased safety measures
The City of Chicago is preparing for a busy weekend as the holiday and winter season events commence.
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Chicago prepares residents for winter with resources and safety tips
The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is urging residents to prepare for the upcoming winter season.
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FEMA opens disaster recovery center in Chicago following severe storms
A new Disaster Recovery Center is set to open in Chicago on Sunday, October 6, at the Fredrick A Douglass Branch Library. This center aims to assist residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that occurred from July 13 to July 16, 2024. Specialists from FEMA, the state of Illinois, and the U.S. Small Business Administration will be present to guide survivors in applying for federal disaster assistance and other recovery options.