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.
Participate in Monthly Tornado Drills
OEMC operates an all-hazard alert warning systems designed to provide a single recognizable and audible tone that alerts the public in the event of an emergency.