emergency response

Over 280 school, city, and emergency employees took part in an active shooter exercise at Pioneer High School in Ann Arbor, learning what worked and what to improve in their crisis protocols. WEMU’s Ana Longoria has the details.

The Ann Arbor Public Schools and City of Ann Arbor will conduct a joint crisis-event exercise at Pioneer High School on Tuesday. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

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.