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Oakland County’s emergency notification system, OakAlert, empowers residents to be aware of extreme incidents throughout the county, such as…
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…
Video: Orion Twp. Flooding Questions Answered
Oakland County Times spoke with the supervisor about common questions residents and business owners have had.
Berkley Shares Info, Gathers Data, About Storms and Flooding
Here are some steps you can take as a homeowner…
Closed Roads and Flooded Basements as Rain Overwhelms Infrastructure
Oakland County Times is gathering examples of damage. If you have any to add, please email us at editor@oc115.com.
Cities Declare Snow Emergencies
Cities throughout Oakland County are announcing snow emergencies in anticipation of overnight snowfall
Storm Videos, Pictures and Updates
The storms that rocked SE Michigan on July 4, 2012 hit Ferndale particularly hard, first with a massive downpour of hail, then with winds, lightening and rain. As traditionally happens in storms, power goes out and downed power lines are a safety issue.
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.
State of Emergency Declared in Ferndale, No New Worries Though
State of Emergency Declared in Ferndale, No New Worries Though (Crystal A. Proxmire, Ferndale115 News Wire, 9/8/2011) Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter signed the proclamation for a State of Emergency this afternoon in the wake of massive Labor Day storms that left thousands without power and many smashed up homes and vehicles. Though the City is…
Clean Up Continues as we Share Best of Storm Pics
Rain is hindering cleanup of what DPW Director Byron Photiades is calling the worst storm since 1979. Saturday night strong winds and thunderstorms ripped through the area, destroying trees and knocking out power to much of the city. According to the DTE Website, power is…
After Storm Delay, School is Starting Wednesday
The Ferndale Schools will begin the school year tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7. This means all our schools (including CASA) will be open, buses will be running and we look forward to seeing everyone!