City of East Chicago Fire Department

09/03/2026

On Wednesday, The Times of Northwest Indiana reported we battled a blazing fire in the extreme heat. Thank you to all responding crews!

East Chicago firefighters battled a building fire Wednesday as the heat index reached 100 degrees.

09/03/2026

COOLING SHELTER NOTICE

The City of East Chicago is opening a cooling shelter for residents this week.

Dates: Thursday, September 3 - Friday September 4
Locations: Riley Park Hall – 1005 E. Chicago Avenue.
Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

08/29/2026

What a beautiful day to come out and enjoy the Monarch Fest, East Chicago! We hope you continue the wonderful weather all weekend long!

08/27/2026

If you need further assistance please connect to one of these FEMA Intake centers.

08/27/2026

East Chicago! Thanks for coming out today for Seniors on the Lake. We bet you had a ROARING time!

East Chicago Parks & Recreation Ectv Indiana

08/15/2026

Good morning, East Chicago!

Message from the Governors office this morning —

211 is essential for each citizen to report storm damage to assist IDHS and FEMA in unlocking and allocating resources.

Additionally, citizens in at-risk populations, elderly, disabled, veterans, or under the poverty line should report their damage as 211 can refer their needs to qualified charitable organizations for free services- i.e. tree and debris removal, basement flooding remediation and more. Those citizens are encouraged to call in or access the online tool at

CommunityOS is an I&R, Disaster, and Public Health client database and case management system.

08/14/2026

Please see below for a statement from Fire Chief Marc Escobedo regarding the recent storm this week.

08/14/2026

These are unprecedented times, East Chicago. We're always here to keep you safe. ❤️ Here's how to operate generators safely.

08/05/2026

In case you haven't heard, we have recently opened our chapter of Project Fire Buddies. Project Fire Buddies is a non-profit organization that partners with fire departments to offer support for critically ill children and their families, bringing comfort, fun, and companionship.

You can learn more about Project Fire Buddies and the great work they do here.

https://www.projectfirebuddies.org/

08/05/2026

Thanks for letting us come out tonight, East Chicago Police Department for your National Night Out! These events demonstrate how the EC community benefits from all kinds of facets of safety. Whether you are young or old, connecting with you all matters.