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Team members from FEMA, SBA, IEMA and OEMC will have proper identification and will not enter your home. PDA teams do not use contractors or ask for payment for anything.
August 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Team members from FEMA, SBA, IEMA and OEMC will have proper identification and will not enter your home. PDA teams do not use contractors or ask for payment for anything.
Recovery teams will continue to visit homes and businesses this weekend impacted by the severe flooding that took place July 25 - 28. These quick in-person reviews of the damage could help get federal recovery assistance.
August 15, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Recovery teams will continue to visit homes and businesses this weekend impacted by the severe flooding that took place July 25 - 28. These quick in-person reviews of the damage could help get federal recovery assistance.
Outdoor Warning Sirens will sound today at 10AM for testing as they do on every first Tuesday of the month with a single tone alert signal.
August 5, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Outdoor Warning Sirens will sound today at 10AM for testing as they do on every first Tuesday of the month with a single tone alert signal.
The Air Quality Alert for Chicago has been extended through Saturday night, August 2nd. Reduce time outside and check on family, neighbors, seniors and vulnerable residents. If needed, you can request a well-being check by contacting 3-1-1 or if it's a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
August 1, 2025 at 8:34 PM
The Air Quality Alert for Chicago has been extended through Saturday night, August 2nd. Reduce time outside and check on family, neighbors, seniors and vulnerable residents. If needed, you can request a well-being check by contacting 3-1-1 or if it's a medical emergency, call 9-1-1.
Chicago remains under an Air Quality Alert today in effect until midnight. If possible, limit prolonged activity outdoors today. For more visit airnow.gov
August 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Chicago remains under an Air Quality Alert today in effect until midnight. If possible, limit prolonged activity outdoors today. For more visit airnow.gov
The City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is reviewing calls for service into 3-1-1 from the flash flooding event that occurred between Friday, July 25 and Monday, July 28.
Visit chicago.gov/OEMC by August 3, 2025 to submit a survey.
Visit chicago.gov/OEMC by August 3, 2025 to submit a survey.
July 31, 2025 at 3:06 PM
The City of Chicago's Office of Emergency Management & Communications (OEMC) is reviewing calls for service into 3-1-1 from the flash flooding event that occurred between Friday, July 25 and Monday, July 28.
Visit chicago.gov/OEMC by August 3, 2025 to submit a survey.
Visit chicago.gov/OEMC by August 3, 2025 to submit a survey.
NotifyChicago:
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 3:02PM CDT until July 24 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 3:02PM CDT until July 24 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
July 24, 2025 at 8:34 PM
NotifyChicago:
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 3:02PM CDT until July 24 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Advisory Flood Advisory issued July 24 at 3:02PM CDT until July 24 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Cooling Centers are open if you need to cool off. In response to this weekend's heat wave, the Garfield Community Service Center at 10 S. Kedzie will open as Cooling Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
June 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Cooling Centers are open if you need to cool off. In response to this weekend's heat wave, the Garfield Community Service Center at 10 S. Kedzie will open as Cooling Center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
With high temperatures today and extreme heat and humidity forecast for the weekend and early next week, OEMC and Ironheart want to share tips to beat the heat and stay safe.
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June 17, 2025 at 9:05 PM
With high temperatures today and extreme heat and humidity forecast for the weekend and early next week, OEMC and Ironheart want to share tips to beat the heat and stay safe.
youtu.be/_wALgeohDl4
youtu.be/_wALgeohDl4
Several rounds of storms are expected tomorrow and Wednesday. A few storms may be severe and produce torrential rainfall, particularly on Wednesday. Have multiple ways to get warnings, including ways to wake you up!
June 17, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Several rounds of storms are expected tomorrow and Wednesday. A few storms may be severe and produce torrential rainfall, particularly on Wednesday. Have multiple ways to get warnings, including ways to wake you up!
We’re gearing up for an iconic collaboration to celebrate the release of Marvel Television’s #Ironheart, streaming June 24 on Disney+.
Chicago residents and visitors can now see a special #Ironheart-themed wrap in action on the “Backbone of Chicago”, the CTA Red Line.
youtu.be/NYd3PkZt5yc
Chicago residents and visitors can now see a special #Ironheart-themed wrap in action on the “Backbone of Chicago”, the CTA Red Line.
youtu.be/NYd3PkZt5yc
June 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We’re gearing up for an iconic collaboration to celebrate the release of Marvel Television’s #Ironheart, streaming June 24 on Disney+.
Chicago residents and visitors can now see a special #Ironheart-themed wrap in action on the “Backbone of Chicago”, the CTA Red Line.
youtu.be/NYd3PkZt5yc
Chicago residents and visitors can now see a special #Ironheart-themed wrap in action on the “Backbone of Chicago”, the CTA Red Line.
youtu.be/NYd3PkZt5yc
June is Pet Preparedness month! Ironheart encourages all pet owners to:
• Include your pets in your emergency plans
• Build a separate emergency kit
• Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster
• Create a list of places that accept pets in an emergency
• Include your pets in your emergency plans
• Build a separate emergency kit
• Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster
• Create a list of places that accept pets in an emergency
June 6, 2025 at 7:22 PM
June is Pet Preparedness month! Ironheart encourages all pet owners to:
• Include your pets in your emergency plans
• Build a separate emergency kit
• Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster
• Create a list of places that accept pets in an emergency
• Include your pets in your emergency plans
• Build a separate emergency kit
• Make sure and keep digital records and/or pictures to identify your pet after a disaster
• Create a list of places that accept pets in an emergency
An Air Quality Alert in effect today until midnight.
Levels are currently unhealthy due to Canadian wildfire smoke.
Please limit time outdoors.
Visit AirNow.gov for more information.
Levels are currently unhealthy due to Canadian wildfire smoke.
Please limit time outdoors.
Visit AirNow.gov for more information.
June 5, 2025 at 3:12 PM
An Air Quality Alert in effect today until midnight.
Levels are currently unhealthy due to Canadian wildfire smoke.
Please limit time outdoors.
Visit AirNow.gov for more information.
Levels are currently unhealthy due to Canadian wildfire smoke.
Please limit time outdoors.
Visit AirNow.gov for more information.
The Chicago Spring Half Marathon starts tomorrow at 7 a.m.
The course will start and finish in Garfield Park and travel through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. Parking is limited near the start and finish lines in Garfield Park.
The course will start and finish in Garfield Park and travel through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. Parking is limited near the start and finish lines in Garfield Park.
May 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Chicago Spring Half Marathon starts tomorrow at 7 a.m.
The course will start and finish in Garfield Park and travel through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. Parking is limited near the start and finish lines in Garfield Park.
The course will start and finish in Garfield Park and travel through Humboldt and Douglass Parks. Parking is limited near the start and finish lines in Garfield Park.
Need help telling someone where you are downtown? Just look up! The pole markers in Grant Park and along the Lakefront not only serve as a great meeting spot but also help 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers identify your location.
May 24, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Need help telling someone where you are downtown? Just look up! The pole markers in Grant Park and along the Lakefront not only serve as a great meeting spot but also help 9-1-1 call takers and dispatchers identify your location.
If you're going downtown for the Sueños Music Festival or any other event this weekend, remember to stay aware of your surroundings.
If you see something, say something.
If you see something, say something.
May 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
If you're going downtown for the Sueños Music Festival or any other event this weekend, remember to stay aware of your surroundings.
If you see something, say something.
If you see something, say something.
With many festivals, concerts, athletic events and the opening of beaches this Memorial Day weekend, the City of Chicago is asking residents to stay vigilant.
Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1. If you see something, say something.
Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1. If you see something, say something.
May 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
With many festivals, concerts, athletic events and the opening of beaches this Memorial Day weekend, the City of Chicago is asking residents to stay vigilant.
Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1. If you see something, say something.
Report any suspicious activity to 9-1-1. If you see something, say something.
If heading out for the day, bring an umbrella and a jacket! A rainy morning will be replaced by strong northwest winds, falling temperatures, and snow showers this evening.
March 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
If heading out for the day, bring an umbrella and a jacket! A rainy morning will be replaced by strong northwest winds, falling temperatures, and snow showers this evening.
Happy 188th birthday to the best city there is!
March 4, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy 188th birthday to the best city there is!
Happy Ramadan from everyone her at OEMC!
February 28, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Happy Ramadan from everyone her at OEMC!