Dangerous cold blasts Chicago, wind chills expected to plummet
We want to talk more about the dangers of bitterly cold temps. Manager of Emergency Management Services for OEMC, Matthew Doughtie is joining us now.
We want to talk more about the dangers of bitterly cold temps. Manager of Emergency Management Services for OEMC, Matthew Doughtie is joining us now.
Negative wind chills to hit Chicago: OEMC outlines safety tips, warming center options | ChicagoLIVE
Cold temperatures with negative wind chills tonight through Friday morning. The city of Chicago reminds residents to be prepared for cold weather and utilize city services and resources. Matthew Doughtie, Manager of Emergency Management Services for OEMC, joins Chicago Live.
Cold temperatures with negative wind chills tonight through Friday morning. The city of Chicago reminds residents to be prepared for cold weather and utilize city services and resources. Matthew Doughtie, Manager of Emergency Management Services for OEMC, joins Chicago Live.
Bystander CPR rates improving in Chicago
In Chicago, an increase in bystander CPR rates is saving lives.
In Chicago, an increase in bystander CPR rates is saving lives.
Chicago leaders give update ahead of the DNC: 'If you see something, say something'
Top Chicago officials held a news conference Monday hours ahead of the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
Top Chicago officials held a news conference Monday hours ahead of the first day of the Democratic National Convention.
Local hero honored for saving retired Chicago firefighter: 'God was working through their hands'
An emergency call taker is being honored for being calm under pressure. Her actions gave a retired Chicago firefighter a second chance at life.
An emergency call taker is being honored for being calm under pressure. Her actions gave a retired Chicago firefighter a second chance at life.
New OEMC app works to keep residents safer
Carrie Carlson, senior emergency management coordinator at OEMC, shows off their new app and talks about what Chicago residents can get out of it.
Carrie Carlson, senior emergency management coordinator at OEMC, shows off their new app and talks about what Chicago residents can get out of it.
Chicago first responders honored during OEMC awards ceremony
Some of the city's most valuable first responders were honored Wednesday for answering the call.
Some of the city's most valuable first responders were honored Wednesday for answering the call.
Retiring Rich Guidice opens up about tenure as head of Chicago's OEMC
When something big happens in Chicago, or something goes wrong, Rich Guidice is the man with a plan.
When something big happens in Chicago, or something goes wrong, Rich Guidice is the man with a plan.
Rich Guidice speaks on tenure as head of Chicago's OEMC
When something big happens in Chicago, or something goes wrong, Rich Guidice is the man with a plan.
When something big happens in Chicago, or something goes wrong, Rich Guidice is the man with a plan.
OEMC launches new emergency preparedness, safety app for Chicagoans
Chicago OEMC executive director Rich Guidice talks about the features of their new safety app meant to prepare residents in the case of an emergency.
Chicago OEMC executive director Rich Guidice talks about the features of their new safety app meant to prepare residents in the case of an emergency.
Chicago officials dish out winter weather tips ahead of bitter cold, snow
The city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications and other officials held a news conference Thursday to inform residents on how to get prepared and take advantage of city services this winter.
The city's Office of Emergency Management and Communications and other officials held a news conference Thursday to inform residents on how to get prepared and take advantage of city services this winter.
Officials issue rules ahead of Dr. Willie Wilson's 2nd free gas giveaway
During the first gas giveaway, traffic was a nightmare. On this second go-around, OEMC has issued rules to avoid chaos.
During the first gas giveaway, traffic was a nightmare. On this second go-around, OEMC has issued rules to avoid chaos.
Chicago's OEMC releases street closures, safety tips ahead of St. Patrick's Day weekend
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management has released plans on how to ensure everyone stays safe this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Rich Guidice, OEMC Executive Director, joins First at Four to discuss street closures, safety tips and more.
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management has released plans on how to ensure everyone stays safe this St. Patrick's Day weekend. Rich Guidice, OEMC Executive Director, joins First at Four to discuss street closures, safety tips and more.
Chicago has eye on history as it preps for major snowfall
The city says it is preparing for major snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday with an eye on history.
The city says it is preparing for major snowfall Tuesday night into Wednesday with an eye on history.
Winter Storm Warning: OMEC preps ahead of winter storm in Chicago area
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications is preparing for a pretty tough 72 hours weather wise. Rich Guidice, Executive Director of OEMC, discusses preparations ahead of time.
The Office of Emergency Management and Communications is preparing for a pretty tough 72 hours weather wise. Rich Guidice, Executive Director of OEMC, discusses preparations ahead of time.
#HealChicago hosting community cleanup event this weekend in Austin
Police communications operator Keith Thornton previews this weekend's #HealChicago event taking place in the Austin neighborhood.
Police communications operator Keith Thornton previews this weekend's #HealChicago event taking place in the Austin neighborhood.
Chicago dispatchers honored for their work in tense situations
We do not often see the people answering our 911 calls or those guiding police on their radios, but several were honored on Monday.
We do not often see the people answering our 911 calls or those guiding police on their radios, but several were honored on Monday.
OEMC News Conference: Chicago police officials announce road closures
Chicago police officials release safety plans for the weekend.
Chicago police officials release safety plans for the weekend.
Security heightened during Lollapalooza festival
OEMC Executive Director, Rich Guidice, talks about health and security precautions Lollapalooza festival goers can expect upon arrival.
OEMC Executive Director, Rich Guidice, talks about health and security precautions Lollapalooza festival goers can expect upon arrival.
New Smart911 feature
New 911 service allows residents to share security camera footage with Chicago police
New 911 service allows residents to share security camera footage with Chicago police