OakAlert Helps County Residents Prepare for Emergencies

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022Oakland County, MI Government Leave a comment

In the event of an emergency, it is critically important for you to be prepared and informed. Oakland County‘s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as:

Chemical spills impacting public health
Outdoor warning siren activation (will not include other weather watches, warnings, or advisories)
Active assailant situations causing an evacuation or shelter-in-place orders
Significant road closures such as a highway closure, not lane closures or daily traffic incidents
Closure or interruption in service of county operations
Additional notifications affecting the health and safety of the county

It takes just 90 seconds to sign up and could be the difference in how you face the next emergency.

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Severe Weather, Tornadoes, and Situational Awareness

March 20, 2020November 4, 2021Oakland County, MI Government 3 Comments

WILDER SIDE OF OAKLAND COUNTY

“Damaging winds and hail continue to be the main concern, though an isolated tornado cannot be ruled out.” That was part of the Nashville Weather Service discussion at 10:46 p.m. on March 2nd, 2020. No one expected an extreme tornado outbreak with a catastrophic outcome. Continue reading →

Oakland County Battles Human Trafficking with New Website

January 18, 2018November 4, 2021Oakland County, MI Government Leave a comment

On January 11th, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the Oakland County Health Division and Sheriff’s Office, held a press conference to address the issue of human trafficking. Also joining the commissioners were members of the public, community partners, law enforcement, and elected officials who are committed to promoting education and awareness about trafficking in Oakland County. Board Vice Chairman Michael Spisz opened the press conference with the announcement of the launch of a new website, a collaborative effort on behalf of the Oakland County Human Trafficking Task Force and its partners. The website, www.oakgov.com/humantrafficking, is intended to be a primary source of information about human trafficking for the region. It provides information and support for victims, parents, advocates, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about the issue and how to help.

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September is National Preparedness Month

September 6, 2017November 4, 2021Oakland County, MI Government Leave a comment

Hand completing Emergency Preparation List by Equipment

Do you know what to do when disaster strikes? Do you, your family, neighbors, and co-workers have a plan in the event of a fire, medical emergency, or extreme weather?

National Preparedness Month is a time for residents to plan ahead. Being ready during an emergency is not just about personal safety; it is about protecting loved ones and first responders, who risk their own well-being to protect others. Oakland County Homeland Security is helping residents during National Preparedness Month with the “Your Emergency Plan” downloadable form. Continue reading →