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OEMC, Chicago agencies issue reminder about services ahead of winter

Thursday, December 15, 2022
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago city managers are reminding residents to start preparing for winter.

The season officially starts next Wednesday. One resource they want all residents to use is creating a smart 9-1-1 family safety profile in case of an emergency.
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"Profiles can include information on medical conditions, important household information, pets, emergency contacts and more," OEMC Executive Director Rich Guidice.

The profile gives details that could impact response time when 9-1-1 is called.
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City managers also reminding everyone to make sure they have safety kits in their homes and sign up for emergency alerts before winter weather comes.
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