![]() ![]() CHIBIZ: Business updates, TEXT “CHIBIZ” to 6-7-2-8-3.COVID: Get COVID-19 updates by TEXTING “COVID19” to 6-7-2-8-3. ![]() CHILAKE: For lakefront notices, TEXT “CHILAKE” to 7-8-0-1-5.Notify Chicago: Sign up for emergency alerts at.Additionally, OEMC issues several alerts and notifications to keep residents up to date on weather conditions and emergencies: OEMC will monitor weather conditions with the National Weather Service (NWS) and coordinate response efforts with the City’s public safety and infrastructure departments and public partners to keep residents safe and informed. Remember to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks, and only move small amounts with each shovel pass. Shoveling snow can be a health risk as well.The heavy wet nature of the snow could also put strain on tree limbs and power lines which may result in some power outages.With the potential for flooding, do not drive through high water.Yield to emergency vehicles as well as Streets and Sanitation salt spreaders and plows.Make sure you have an emergency kit in your vehicle.Have a full tank of gas and let friends and relatives know where you are going.Leave plenty of space between vehicles.Allow extra time to reach your destination.OEMC strongly encourages caution while driving as well as the following winter safety tips: Plan on slippery road conditions becoming treacherous with low visibility due to falling and blowing snow, especially along lake Michigan. Travel impacts are likely to affect the Thursday morning and evening commutes. A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 p.m. The City of Chicago urges residents to take the necessary steps to be prepared for possible lakeshore flooding and dangerous conditions near the lakefront due to large battering waves, heavy rain, high winds, and snow accumulation for the Chicago area. The forecast is calling for a period of freezing rain, sleet, and snow, in addition to strong wind gusts and the possibility of flooding near the lakefront This is in addition to a Lakeshore Flood Advisory that will be in effect from 6 a.m. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect Thursday, February 17 from 3 a.m.to 2 p.m., turning into a Winter Storm Warning from 2 p.m. ![]()
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