Resolution R2024-0010357
Approved
Call for hearing(s) on examination and improvement of extreme weather response plans
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On July 17, 2024, the Committee on Public Safety proposed a resolution at a City Council Meeting to enhance Chicago's extreme weather response plan. The plan, involving heating and cooling centers and coordinated by multiple departments, is criticized for vague definitions, conflicting media communication, breaching policy thresholds, and potential harm to public safety due to miscommunication. The resolution calls for improved decision-making, better outreach, and a review of emergency response measures and weather-related fatalities and hospitalizations.
Sponsors
| Sponsors (5) | Ward | |
|---|---|---|
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Vasquez, Jr., AndrePrimary Sponsor | Ward 40 |
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Hadden, Maria E. | Ward 49 |
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Manaa-Hoppenworth, Leni | Ward 48 |
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Rodriguez Sanchez, Rossana | Ward 33 |
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Sigcho-Lopez, Byron | Ward 25 |