Emergency Management Division
Community Emergency Preparedness Workbook & Guidelines
Your Emergency Management Division is working closely with all
levels of government and with several non-profit agencies to be ready in the
event of any serious impact on the health, safety and welfare of the
community. Still, it is extremely important to take responsibility for
the safety of your family and to prepare for all emergencies. Complete Information
Hazard Mitigation Grant Program
As a result of the Presidential Major Disaster Declaration
(1777-DR) granted July 14, 2008 for storm damage that occurred across the
southern and central part of the Lower Peninsula in early June 2008,
approximately 3million in federal funds are being made available statewide
under the HMGP for cost-effective hazard mitigation measures. The grant
application period for the 1777 HMGP is now open. Complete
Information
Washtenaw County's Outdoor Warning Siren System
The Emergency Management Division is responsible for
the activation of thirty-one designated outdoor warning sirens throughout
Washtenaw County. Except for scheduled testing,
these sirens will be activated when significant severe weather has been
detected (a tornado or a severe thunderstorm with damaging winds confirmed
to be in excess of 70 MPH); when a hazardous materials accident occurs that
requires immediate protective action by the public, or for other critical
events such homeland security emergencies. Complete Information
Homeland Security:
Threat Level "Elevated"
Our Mission
To protect the health and safety of the community by coordinating
disaster preparedness planning, risk mitigation, response, emergency
communications systems, and incident recovery activities.
Services
- Large-scale emergency preparedness, planning, training, response and recovery services
- Emergency Operations Center activation readiness and survivability
- Pre-disaster public awareness campaigns for severe weather and technological accidents
- Coordination of public information during crisis events
- Supervision of severe weather training, tracking, reporting and warning systems
- Hazardous environmental incident planning, investigation and enforcement
- Management of the county's Enhanced 9-1-1 telephone system
- Implementation and management of Homeland Security projects
- Emergency Medical Services Commission and Medical Control Board
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