Oakland County Emergency Management
@OakGovEM
#OaklandCounty Emergency Management shares info on preparing homes & communities for all hazards, including emergency planning, disaster response & recovery.
🎉🌟 Happy National Disability Independence Day! Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of individuals with disabilities across our nation. #OaklandCounty
Disasters are inevitable, but catastrophes aren’t. Emergency management prepares and unites communities to respond and recover. August is Emergency Management Awareness Month! Stay tuned for more info 🙂 ow.ly/6e1F50WuJYy
#OaklandCounty #SevereThunderstormWarning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Troy MI, Farmington Hills MI and Southfield MI until 8:45 PM EDT
#OaklandCounty #SevereThunderstormWatch
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Michigan and Ohio until 12 AM EDT
During #ExtremeHeat drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty.
Beat the Heat today at a Cooling Center near you in #OaklandCounty ow.ly/CsOf50WuHK0
Did you know the air temperature can actually feel hotter than what the thermometer reads? The Heat Index is a measure of how hot it really feels when relative humidity is factored in. To find out how hot it feels, you can use the pictured chart. #HeatSafety #OaklandCounty
The U.S. SBA announces low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses, nurseries, and nonprofits in #Michigan affected by May 1 - Sept 15, 2024 rains, including #OaklandCounty. Apply at ow.ly/3GhT50VEbuV. Deadline: Nov 28, 2025.
US National Weather Service Detroit / Pontiac Michigan has issued a Heat Advisory for #OaklandCounty Thursday, July 24, 2025 from 11:00AM to 8:00PM. Heat Index values up to 101 degrees are expected. #ExtremeHeat #StayCool
Here are some #TuesdayTips to plan ahead for the upcoming forecast for #ExtremeHeat in #OaklandCounty 🥵Gather food, water and medication 🥵Make a list of friends and family to check on 🥵Know the cooling centers in your area 🥵Reschedule outdoor events
July is National Bioterrorism/Disaster Education & Awareness Month. Here are some tips to help prepare for a disaster : 📢Build an emergency preparedness kit 📢Make a family disaster plan 📢Be informed of the emergencies/disasters most likely to occur in your community.
Warm temperatures can quickly rise to dangerous levels — especially in the summer and in parked cars. Stay Weather-Ready and don’t underestimate the heat. #ExtremeHeat #OaklandCounty
July is National Grilling Month. Here are some tips to stay safe while grilling: 🔥Open your gas grill before lighting 🔥Keep an eye on your grill, don’t walk away when it is lit 🔥Place your grill away from siding, deck railings & out from under eaves & overhanging branches
Orion Road at Dutton Road is CLOSED until further notice due to flooding that has washed out a section of the road over Paint Creek. #OaklandCounty #OaklandTownship
Orion Road at Dutton Road is closed until further notice due to flooding that has washed out a section of the road over Paint Creek. As a result, several utilities under the road (gas, water, and fiber optic) have been compromised.
Heat can be a deadly weather hazard, even outside of heat waves. In fact, most heat-related deaths occur during milder weather. Don’t let your guard down in typically cooler seasons such as the spring or fall. #HeatSafety #OaklandCounty
#OaklandCounty Orion Rd, south of Dutton Rd, over Paint Creek is CLOSED due to flooding. Please AVOID the area. #OaklandTownship #RoadClosure
Orion Road, south of Dutton Road over the Paint Creek in Oakland Township, remains closed due to flooding
#OaklandCounty #FlashFloodWarning
Flash Flood Warning including Auburn Hills MI, Rochester MI and Romeo MI until 5:15 PM EDT
The U.S. SBA announces low-interest federal disaster loans for small businesses, nurseries, and nonprofits in #Michigan affected by May 1 - Sept 15, 2024 rains, including #OaklandCounty. Apply at ow.ly/3GhT50VEbuV. Deadline : Nov 28, 2025.
#OnThisDay in 1980 a derecho caused widespread damage across #Michigan, #Illinois, #Wisconsin & #Minnesota. The storm cost $650 million in damage as it traversed the 4-state region. The hardest hit across SE Lower MI were #Washtenaw & #Wayne counties saw winds of 100mph.
🥵Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths most years. You are generally safe indoors with the AC on while staying hydrated. If you can’t easily get indoors, stay in the shade. #OaklandCounty #HeatSafety
