City of Chicago Emergency Management & Communications
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Recent News About City of Chicago Emergency Management & Communications
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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.
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Chicago hosts disaster preparedness training for houses of worship
Beginning October 2 through October 10, the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), and the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will conduct five disaster preparedness training sessions at various houses of worship in each of the city's five police areas.
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National If You See Something Say Something Awareness Day set for September 25
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) in Chicago, in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is urging residents to participate in National See Something, Say Something Day on Wednesday, September 25. This day falls within Preparedness Month and aims to encourage public vigilance against terrorism-related suspicious activities.
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Biden signs disaster declaration for Illinois after severe weather in July
On September 20, United States President Joseph R. Biden signed a federal Major Disaster Declaration to authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Individual Assistance program for seven counties in Illinois, including Cook County and the City of Chicago. This decision follows severe weather and flooding that affected the state from July 13 through July 16, 2024.
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Chicago plans extensive celebrations for Mexican Independence Day
The City of Chicago will celebrate Mexican Independence Day with multiple events and parades citywide, including the new El Grito festival in Grant Park on Saturday, September 14, and Sunday, September 15. The official holiday is Monday, September 16.
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Chicago issues safety tips and opens cooling centers amid excessive heat warning
CHICAGO – With an Excessive Heat Warning issued and heat and humidity expected to continue Sunday into early next week, the Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is encouraging residents to be prepared for severe weather impacts. Heat and humidity returned this weekend and will continue into next week with heat indices reaching the upper 90s and lower 100s. More than 250 Cooling Center locations will be activated beginning Saturday, August 25 through Wednesday, August 28 for residents to find relief from the heat.