Welcome to Emergency Management

Anticipating the worst is the job of Macomb County's Office of Emergency Management, the organization responsible for planning and coordinating the response and recovery actions to any emergency situation or Homeland Security threat that may occur in Macomb County. The Offices of Emergency Management are located at 21930 Dunham, Mt. Clemens, 48043.

The department ensures the efficient utilization of county, local and volunteer resources during periods of emergency and disaster events, and discharges county responsibilities as directed by the Michigan Emergency Management Act (P. A. 390, 1990).  This coordination is conducted within the Macomb County Emergency Operations Center where during an emergency, county and local officials coordinate the response and recovery activities to natural and/or man-made disasters.

In an effort to help citizens with their emergency preparedness planning, the Office of Emergency Management has developed a booklet that is a beneficial planning tool to the home and business owner.  A free copy of this booklet may be requested by calling 469-5270 or, for a large number of books, simply drop by the office Monday through Friday to pick up multiple copies.

The Office of Emergency Management also organizes periodic workshops and exercises for local police, fire, damage assessment, health and safety personnel. These practice sessions prepare emergency personnel for action during a real crisis. Such exercises help participants identify the strengths and, more importantly, the weaknesses of their emergency response plans. The best time to gain such knowledge is before an actual event occurs.  The staff of Emergency Management will also come out to give training or preparedness talks to your organization.  Call 586-469-5270 for more information.

Training Alert

2010 Skywarn Training

The National Weather Service will be conducting "Skywarn" training in Macomb County in 2010 for those interested in becoming severe weather spotters for their community.  A storm spotter is an individual who takes a position in their community and reports winds gusts, hail size, rainfall, and cloud formations that could signal a developing tornado.  "Skywarn" spotters are not storm chasers.  While their functions are similar, the spotter stays close to the home and usually has ties to the local Emergency Management Agency.

Skywarn Training will be conducted at the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD) building located at 44001 Garfield, Clinton Township in Rooms 103 A & B.  The classes will be held on Wednesday, March 31st at 7 PM; Saturday, April 10th at 10 AM; and Wednesday, April 21st at 7 PM. Classes should last no more than 2 hours.

If you plan on attending one of these classes, please contact Mr. Keith Kuchenmeister, 586-469-6392 to register.  You do not need to be a Macomb County resident to attend.

See Something, Say Something

The United States Department of Homeland Security is encouraging you, the American Citizen, to become more involved in the fight against terrorism by encouraging you to be alert and to report suspicious activity whenever it is observed.  The "See Something, Say Something" campaign is intended to make the possibility of a terrorist attack more difficult by enlisting the eyes and ears of this Country's Citizen.

It can be difficult to determine when to report something suspicious.  People most familiar with a given environment are in the best position to determine whether or not something is out of the ordinary.  Use common sense and follow these simple guidelines:

• Trust your instincts; if something feels wrong, don't ignore it
• Never assume that someone else has already reported it
• Call Local authorities
• Keep your distance-Never approach a suspicious person or package

When you make a report, be ready to provide your name, your location, a description of what you think is suspicious and the time you saw it.  Remember, let the professionals assess the situation and to make the determination as to whether the situation is a real threat or just an honest mistake.

If you do not know your local police departments phone number, just dial 911.  Important numbers to remember are:

The Macomb County Sheriff - 586-469-5151

The Federal Bureau of Investigation - 313-965-2323