

to assist 9-1-1 call takers and first responders get you the help you need quickly. Smart911 is a service that allows anyone to provide information such as medical conditions, physical disabilities, photos of family members, etc.


OEMC offers the following safety tips for large-scale events: OEMC will monitor all citywide events from the Operations Center and coordinate public safety resources with the Chicago Police Department, Chicago Fire Department and City of Chicago infrastructure departments. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) is reminding everyone to be safe and vigilant especially in crowds and report suspicious activity to 9-1-1. This will also be a busy travel weekend at the city’s airports and on the roadways. Residents and visitors can expect crowds during the Thanksgiving Day weekend throughout the city, including at the Christmas Tree and ice-skating rink in Millennium Park, Christkindlmarket at Daley Plaza, the Chicago Turkey Trot in Lincoln Park, the Grant Park Turkey Trot and “Black Friday” on November 25. The Holiday season is in full swing with the Annual Chicago Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, November 24, stepping off at 8 a.m.
