Emergency Management Division
Swine Influenza (Flu)
Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified
in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus
infection also have been identified internationally. Investigations
are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional
people have been infected with swine influenza viruses.
Additional information from the
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Additional information from the Michigan Department of Public
Health
Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps
The
Washtenaw County Medical Reserve Corps is dedicated to ensuring that
Washtenaw County residents enjoy the best possible access to preventative
care in emergency situations. This can be accomplished through partnerships
with the community to organize and train local public health, medical and
other volunteers to supplement existing emergency response
capabilities. Medical
Reserve Corps Flyer (214 kb .pdf)
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
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
support
