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

911

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.