9-1-1 Emergency - City of Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications - Main Office
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.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
Unknown
Data provided by
211 Metro Chicago
Physical Address
121 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602
Hours
Mon 24/7; Tue 24/7; Wed 24/7; Thu 24/7; Fri 24/7; Sat 24/7; Sun 24/7;
Voice
Voice
Voice
Fax
312-746-9120
Fax
312-746-9120
Application process
Contact 911 to receive assistance when experiencing an emergency.
Fee
Free
Languages
English
Spanish
Service area
Chicago, IL
Agency info
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.