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Emergency Management Division
Michigan Severe Weather Awareness Week, April 15-21, 2012
Following the tornado that hit Dexter, Sheriff Jerry Clayton with Washtenaw County credited the preparedness of the Dexter community for saving the lives of everyone hit by the tornado. Sheriff Clayton was quoted saying, "We think that's a testament to the emergency warning system, a testament to public education as to how you respond, and a testament to the Dexter residents." As with all severe weather events, being prepared is key to keeping our communities and residents safe. For more information about how you can prepare for severe weather and other hazards, click here
Dexter Tornado Information
The situation related to the storm that passed through Dexter is stabilizing. The emergency response system has functioned as it was designed, starting with the activation of the emergency siren and the response of first responders immediately following the storms. We are blessed that there were no serious injuries as a result of this storm; however there is significant property damage in many areas. We are now moving into the assessment, public information and clean-up phase of the response. Local officials from the Village of Dexter and Dexter Township are coordinating response efforts to the event with the Washtenaw County Sherriff’s office and other first responding agencies (local, state and federal). Click here for more Information
Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is now using an online service, called Nixle, to communicate with citizens.
Stay up-to-date on happenings in your neighborhood through email and text messages sent by the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. Nixle is the first secure and identity-certified communication service that allows local, county and state law enforcement agencies to connect with local residents over cell phone, email and web. Learn more
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 SystemThe 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.
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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
Emergency Services - Sheriff's Office
