emergency response

Local, state and national agencies have been in Washtenaw County and southeast Michigan for several days participating in a radiological emergency response exercise. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Ypsilanti City Council is asking the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners to help with funding to create an unarmed emergency response program. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Washtenaw County voters approved the four millage questions on the ballot, including a new tax for Older Persons Services. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert has this report.

A report by an independent public safety communications firm recommends against, for now, Washtenaw Metro Dispatch taking on dispatching for fire emergencies. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners tonight is expected to approve putting a number of millage renewals on the August and November ballots. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Ann Arbor Fire Chief Mike Kennedy wants the city to create a multi-use Emergency Operations Center. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners will present the county’s quadrennial budget at this evening's meeting. WEMU's Taylor Bowie has more details.

A renewal of the operating millage of the Chelsea Area Fire Authority will be on the ballot on Tuesday. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

After a six-month trial period, the Ann Arbor Fire Department is expected to be approved to buy their own ambulance. WEMU’s Josh Hakala reports.

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida on September 28th. Damage assessment continues and the rebuild will be lengthy. As WEMU's Taylor Pinson reports, the Michigan regional branch of the Red Cross says it’s doing what it can to help.