Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert
Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
SEMCOG’s Transportation Safety Plan Outlines Five Elements to Reduce Death and Injuries on Roadways
On average, one person is killed each day in Southeast Michigan, while six more are seriously injured.
Birmingham/Bloomfield Area Residents Face 8 Hour Planned Power Outage Sunday
The outage map is included below.
Kitten Saves Family From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
“Fortunately, this incident had a positive ending, but we hope all families will learn from the Stampers and keep their generators outside.”
School Bus Rules: Passing Illegally and Entering without Permission Among Laws to Be Aware Of
The reminder comes as nearly 100,000 students throughout Oakland County will be transported by school bus in the coming weeks.
Hazel Park Residents Can Sign up for Alerts Through Nixle
Residents of Hazel Park can now receive news of serious traffic accidents, severe weather conditions, downed live wires and other safety issues delivered by our new communication tool, Nixle
Want Texts for Tornado Sirens & Other Emergencies? Sign up for OakAlert
Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
Clerks Come Together for Oakland County Safe, Healthy and Secure Elections Advisory Council
We want to make sure all votes get counted, and elections can be held fairly and safely in 2020.
SMART Posts Survey for Business Owners as they Plan for Increasing Service
As movement towards reopening unfolds, we are working to gather information about how businesses are planning to return to work.
Restaurant Inspection Reports Soon to be Available Online
Oakland County will join Macomb County, Wayne County and the City of Detroit, which have adopted similar policies.
Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo Helps Families Spring into Safety
Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo Helps Families Spring into Safety (Sam Gurwin, May 27, 2019) Ferndale, MI -Spring was in the air on a beautiful Thursday in Schiffer Park for the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo. Like a harbinger of spring the event has been preparing young people to pedal safely for about fifteen years. All…
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale
2 am on Friday, Shots Fired in Downtown Ferndale (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 26, 2018) Ferndale, MI- Residents in the area of E. Breckenridge and Woodward Ave woke to the sound of gunshots early Friday morning. The incident happened in front of Bosco Lounge at 22930 Woodward Ave. According to Ferndale Police Chief Vincent…
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads
Commissioner Shares What People Should Know about the Roads (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 3, 2018) Waterford, MI- What should people know when it comes to the roads? The Road Commissioner for Oakland County Ron Fowkes and RCOC Manager Dennis Kolar joined members of the Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce recently for breakfast and to share…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #5: Swimming
State Police & Fire Safety Series #5: Swimming (Michigan State Police, July 2, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
State Police & Fire Safety Series #3: Grilling
State Police & Fire Safety Series #3: Grilling (Michigan State Police, June 28, 2018) Michiganders and visitors alike are urged to make safety a top priority in all seasonal activities while enjoying Pure Michigan at home or on the road. Summer safety tips from Michigan State Police Director Col. Kriste Kibbey Etue and State Fire…
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Free helmets, bicycle safety checks, licenses and a test riding course were all part of the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo held May 17. Eighteen month old Denver Carter and his mom watched while four-year-old Keegan Carter…
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo
Safety and Fun Spotlighted in Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 27, 2018) Ferndale, MI – Free helmets, bicycle safety checks, licenses and a test riding course were all part of the annual Downtown Ferndale Bike Rodeo held May 17. Eighteen month old Denver Carter and his mom watched while four-year-old Keegan Carter…
Melting Snow and Rain Causing Issues on Gravel Roads, Caution Urged
Melting Snow and Rain Causing Issues on Gravel Roads, Caution Urged (RCOC, Feb. 20, 2018) Oakland County, MI – The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) advises drivers to use caution on gravel roads during the upcoming weeks. Rain mixed with snowmelt on many of the nearly 760 miles of gravel roads in Oakland County…
Melting Snow and Rain Causing Issues on Gravel Roads, Caution Urged
Melting Snow and Rain Causing Issues on Gravel Roads, Caution Urged (RCOC, Feb. 20, 2018) Oakland County, MI – The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) advises drivers to use caution on gravel roads during the upcoming weeks. Rain mixed with snowmelt on many of the nearly 760 miles of gravel roads in Oakland County…
Prevent Tragedy by Knowing Facts about Carbon Monoxide
Prevent Tragedy by Knowing Facts about Carbon Monoxide (C. Proxmire, Nov. 12, 2017) Each year people die from Carbon Monoxide poisoning. This Carbon Monoxide Safety Fact Sheet can help ensure you have all of the recommended warning, detection, and preventative maintenance measures in place to keep you and your family safe to avoid tragedy. The…