Emergency Alerts

The City of Ann Arbor is investing resources to repair and maintain its aging emergency sirens. This is a reversal of a City Council decision earlier in the year to decommission them. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Ypsilanti Community Schools is rolling out a new system to communicate with staff during emergencies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Newly signed Michigan laws would expand use of the state’s emergency alert system. Colin Jackson has more.

The City of Ann Arbor says it will retain and reinvest in its outdoor warning siren system. The decision was made prior to Wednesday morning’s storms. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

State officials say they’re looking for answers as to whether more could have been done to track and prepare for storms and tornadoes last week that caused at least four deaths. We have more from Rick Pluta.

There’s bipartisan support behind Michigan bills to expand the state’s missing person alerts beyond kidnapped children. But they’re still having trouble passing. Colin Jackson has more.

The City of Ann Arbor is asking residents their opinions on the possible decommissioning of the outdoor warning siren system. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor’s new Emergency Operations Center is up and running. The EOC is designed to enhance coordination with multiple partners at a single location. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Michigan Senate lawmakers discussed expanding the state’s Amber alert system to cover older and vulnerable adults in committee Thursday. Colin Jackson has more.

Eastern Michigan University has expanded ways to inform people in various emergency situations. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.