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Office of Emergency Management

The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) prepares Chicago for emergencies, provides assistance to people and institutions for disaster recovery, mitigates the effects of these events, and, whenever possible, prevents emergencies and disasters from occurring or worsening.

The OEM is also Chicago’s liaison with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Illinois Office of Emergency Management, as well as federal and state emergency management agencies.

Most Recent News (Office of Emergency Management)

May 20, 2013 City Officials, U.S. Coast Guard and Boating Industry Stakeholders Promote Water Safety Awareness for Lake Michigan and the Chicago River for Summer Season
Apr 18, 2013 OEMC Update To City's Response To Heavy Rainfall, Flooding
Apr 18, 2013 City Officials Provide Update On Response To Heavy Rains
Apr 15, 2013 Statement From The Chicago Office Of Emergency And Management And Communications (OEMC)
Apr 11, 2013 Addendum #1 to Request for Proposal (RFP) for Notify Chicago

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