Top Links BUSES DEPARTMENTS GOVERNMENT JOBS PAY WATER ENGLISH ESPAÑOL BENGALI العربية MORE Site Menu MENU Home Homeland Security & Emergency Management, Detroit We help you plan for your safety so you’ll always be prepared. Detroit Homeland Security & Emergency Management (DHSEM) coordinates with local, regional, state, federal, and private-sector agencies to protect the community from natural and human-made emergencies and disasters. DHSEM focuses on the five mission areas – prevention, protection, mitigation, response, and recovery. One important way DHSEM has addressed these areas is by preparing numerous comprehensive emergency response plans. These include the Citywide Evacuation and Mass Sheltering Plan, Emergency Operations Plan, Hazard Mitigation Plan, and Adverse Weather Response Team Plan. DHSEM is also responsible for a wide range of critical emergency management activities, including: Coordinating with federal, state, county, local, private, and nongovernmental safety and emergency response agencies Managing the Emergency Operations Center Facilitating emergency responder and community preparedness training Conducting frequent drills, discussion-based tabletop exercises, and full-scale, multi-agency exercises Developing a mass notification system to alert the public of emergencies, including: 56 citywide outdoor warning sirens, Wireless Emergency Alerts, Detroit Alerts 365, and Emergency Alert System broadcast alerts Preparing Continuity of Operations and Redundancy Plans to ensure City Departments continue to conduct essential functions if an emergency impacts facility operations DHSEM also provides another essential function: Homeland Security. DHSEM has worked closely with public, private-sector, state and federal intelligence agencies in developing a sophisticated intelligence network. It also spearheaded the development of a daily calendar of key events taking place in Detroit and works with intelligence agencies to vet the events for possible threats. Be Safe. Know when there’s an emergency impacting your area. Would you like to receive timely emergency notifications pertaining to the city of Detroit? Detroit has a new notification system called Detroit Alerts 365, which sends Detroit-specific emergency notifications through the CodeRED emergency notification system—a system used by emergency services teams and municipalities nationwide. This free system enables you to choose how you would like to receive alerts--via telephone, text message, and/or email. 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During a Tornado With tornadoes having the ability to touch down in a matter of minutes, Michigan residents need to be prepared to quickly react and launch an National / Michigan Preparedness Month Important preparedness tips and resources October is Cyber Security Month. Information about how to protect yourself from cybersecurity risks. Christmas Decorations Fire Safety Tips Fire Safety Tips for Christmas Decorations Call MISS DIG 811 Before Digging Information on what to do before digging. Tips to Stay Safe on the Water Tips to Stay Safe on the Water Adverse Weather Various adverse weather threats that are currently posted individually in the specific sections : heat/heat stroke; floods, tornadoes, lightning and winter weather hazards. National Weather Service Advisories, Watches and Warnings Learn about the differences between weather advisories, watches and warnings. Severe Weather Hazards Safety Tips Severe Weather Awareness Information about Severe Weather Awareness Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Information on the city of Detroit Community Emergency Response Team. Detroit Local Emergency Planning Committee The city of Detroit Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) is a public-private partnership that supports hazardous materials reporting and planning. Emergency Preparedness Emergency situations can occur quickly and without warning. Individuals and families should prepare in advance for potential emergency situations. Emergency Planning Tips and resources to help you prepare in advance for possible emergencies. Do1Thing With Do1Thing you can take small steps that make a big difference in an emergency Evacuation and Shelter-In-Place Learn what to do if the community is instructed to evacuate or shelter-in-place. Pet Safety Steps to protect pets during disasters. Detroit Alerts 365 Detroit Alerts 365 Homeland Security Hometown Security U.S. Department of Homeland Security provides assistance in helping your company and community enhance the security of public gathering sites and special events. See Something Say Something The Department of Homeland Security encourages citizens to be alert and to report suspicious activity whenever it is observed. Informational Safety Videos See videos about how to protect yourself from such dangers as extreme heat, lightning, rip currents and frostbite. Shelters, Warming and Cooling Centers Information about Shelters, Warming and Cooling Centers. Cooling Centers List of designated cooling centers as well as information on how to deal with heat waves and heat-related illness. Red Cross Shelters - What To Bring What to bring if you need to stay at a Red Cross shelter. Warming Centers List of warming centers available in the City of Detroit. Sirens Information about the city of Detroit network of warning sirens. 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