9-1-1 Emergency - City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications - Main Office
121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Hours
Languages
Spanish, English
Application process
Contact 911 to receive assistance when experiencing an emergency.
Fees
Free
Service area
Chicago, IL
Description
City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications 9-1-1 Operations handles all emergency calls for the City of Chicago. The 9-1-1 Center is responsible for dispatching all police, fire, and emergency medical services for the city.
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
What's Here
Providing organization
City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications
City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) oversees a number of functions that support public safety and provide assistance to residents 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The OEMC manages the following operational areas for the city: 9-1-1 call-taking and dispatch; the 3-1-1 call center; emergency management; and traffic management. The OEMC coordinates with departments citywide, including the Chicago Police Department and Chicago Fire Department, in addition to various other local, state, and federal agencies, as it relates to public safety planning and coordination for everything from large-scale special events to public safety emergencies and disasters.