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Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
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Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
Orion Township Steps Up Rescue Service with ALS Designation
“It was about a three year process from start to launch.”
Fire at Clawson Manor Quickly Extinguished
Clawson Fire Department Chief Troy Engel said the fire was extinguished about 20 minutes after firefighters got on scene.
Henry Ford Hospital W. Bloomfield Hosting Emergency Preparedness Expo Sept. 26
Henry Ford Hospital W. Bloomfield Hosting Emergency Preparedness Expo Sept. 26 West Bloomfield, Mich. – Is your family prepared for an emergency? Being ready before a power outage, fire, flood, or other potential crisis situation can mean the difference between managed inconvenience and a major disaster. The public is invited to attend an Emergency Preparedness…
President Declares Emergency in Flint, FEMA to Coordinate Efforts
President Declares Emergency in Flint, FEMA to Coordinate Efforts (FEMA Press Release, Jan. 16, 2016) Flint, MI – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that federal emergency aid has been made available to the State of Michigan to supplement state and local response efforts in the area affected by…
Ferndale Denied Storm Cleanup Funds
The City of Ferndale was among four cities denied storm cleanup funds for the damaged caused by high winds and fallen trees over Labor Day Weekend. On September 8, 2011 Mayor Dave Coulter signed a declaration calling the cleanup efforts a state of emergency, which is one of the requirements for a Homeland Security natural disaster grant.
City seeks CERT volunteers to help in emergencies
The Ferndale Fire Department is working on putting together a CERT Team to help in the event of natural disasters, downed power lines, and other emergency situations. The Citizens Emergency Response Team can also be used in other situations to help with injuries, searches, having a presence at events in case help is needed, and possibly training other residents about safety and emergency preparedness.
Fire Destroys Over 50% of Home
A fire occurred at approximately 6:30pm in the 600 block of Livernois. According to Fire Chief Kevin Sullivan the fire began in the kitchen.