Public Information Center
The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division strives to provide accurate and up-to-date information before, during and after an emergency or disaster. Questions about our division's activities should be directed to Mr. Dale George at 517-284-3745.
Emergencies and Disasters
News Releases
- Outdoor Enthusiasts Should Exercise Greater Caution in Areas Impacted by Flooding; High-Water Levels Pose Additional Risks to those Enjoying the Outdoors during July 4 Holiday
- DIFS Offers Tips to Michigan Residents; Know Your Rights When Working With Insurance Companies
- MDOT Submits Request for Federal Aid to Repair Damaged Roads Caused by Flooding
- Assistance Available for Residents Impacted by Mid-Michigan Flooding
- State Police Encourages Emergency Preparedness while Traveling during Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
- FEMA to Begin Joint Preliminary Damage Assessment for Bay, Gladwin, Isabella and Midland Counties
- Gov. Snyder Adds Bay and Gladwin Counties to Disaster Declaration Due to Flooding
- Be Safe During Flood Cleanup Efforts
- Beware of Individuals Posing as FEMA Officials
- Beware of Home Restoration Scams after Flooding;Verify Licensed Contractors and Legitimate Businesses
- Citizens Urged to Report Flood Damage to Local Officials;Timeline of Events in Isabella and Midland Counties Outlined
- State Emergency Operations Center Activated Due to Flooding
- State Police Encourages Michiganders to Create Emergency Preparedness Kit for Pets; June is National Pet Preparedness Month
- Outdoor Warning Siren Use Limited During Tornado Drill; Weather Radios, Partnering TV and Radio Stations Broadcasting Alerts
- Statewide Tornado Drill Scheduled for April 19; Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 16-22
- Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Some State Offices Remain Closed Due to Power Outages
- State Police Remind Residents to Use Caution in Aftermath of Wind Storm
- Stay Alert for Severe Weather; Strong Storms Expected Across Southern Lower Michigan Tonight
- Gov. Rick Snyder Opens Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund for Macomb County
- Legislature Approves Emergency Declaration Extension Requested by Gov. Rick Snyder; State of Emergency Extended to March 31
- State Police Encourages Residents to Make an Emergency Plan during Michigan's Preparedness Month; Annual Prepare Fair in Traverse City on Sept. 8
- State Police Urge Residents to Prepare for Possible Flooding; Heavy Rain Expected in Southern Lower Peninsula Within Next 24 Hours
- State Police Urge Michiganders to Prepare for Extreme Heat; Heat Index Expected to be between 90 and 100 Degrees through Sunday
- State Emergency Operations Center Activated to Monitor Storm Damage in Gogebic County
- State Police encourages Michiganders to Create an Emergency Preparedness Kit for Pets
- Outdoor Warning Siren Use Limited During Tornado Drill; Weather Radios, Partnering TV and Radio Stations Broadcasting Alerts
- Take Cover Michigan: Statewide Tornado Drill on April 13; Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 10-16
- State Police Encourage Michiganders to Prepare Before Severe Weather Strikes this Spring and Summer; Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 10-16
- Gov. Rick Snyder: State Emergency Operations Center ready to assist communities in need
- State Police: Stay Smart and Safe during the Winter Storm; Be Aware of Fallen Power Lines, Hanging Tree Debris
- State Police: Prepare For Hazardous Winter Storm; Freezing Rain Could Bring Quarter- To Half-Inch Ice Accumulation
- State Police Releases 2015 Preparedness Gift List
- State of Michigan Retains National Emergency Management Accreditation; Emergency Management System First Accredited in 2011
- State Police Encourage Michiganders to make Winter Emergency Preparedness a Priority; Winter Hazards Awareness Week is Nov. 1-7
- State Police Name Lenawee County Resident as 2015 Michigan Professional Emergency Manager of the Year
- National Emergency Preparedness Program Offered to Michigan's Fifth-Grade Students
- Good Cyber Hygiene is Best Protection from Cybercriminals
- Gov. Rick Snyder Proclaims October as Michigan's Cybersecurity Awareness Month
- State Emergency Operations Center Deactivated
- Michigan State Police to host Prepare Fair in Battle Creek; Annual Fair Encourages Citizens to Prepare for Disasters
- Gov. Rick Snyder proclaims September as Michigan's Preparedness Month
- Take Frequent Breaks and Stay Hydrated During Cleanup; Ninety Degree Temperatures Forecasted for Northwest Michigan
- State Emergency Operations Center Activated
- Storm Cleanup Begins in Several Michigan Counties; State Police Remind Michiganders to Use Caution
- State Police: Stay Alert for Severe Weather; Storms Expected Across Lower Peninsula Today
- State Police Urge Michiganders to Prepare for Extreme Heat; Saturday Heat Index Expected at Nearly 100 Degrees in Lower Peninsula
- 3.3 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Michigan; No Reported Injuries or Damages, Assessments Ongoing
- Storm Clean-Up Begins in Several Michigan Counties; State Police Remind Michiganders to Use Caution
- State Police, Attorney General: Beware of Scams after Storms; Scam Artists Seek Out Disaster Survivors
- State Police: Stay Alert for Severe Weather; Storms Expected Across Lower Peninsula Today
- State Police Encourages Vacation Emergency Preparedness
- State Police Encourages Older Americans, Families to Practice Emergency Preparedness; May is National Older Americans Month
- Take Cover Michigan: Statewide Tornado Drill on April 16
- State Police encourage Michiganders to prepare before severe weather strikes this spring and summer; Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 12-18
- State Police Encourage Michiganders to Prepare for Potential Flooding
- Spring Forward by Restocking Emergency Preparedness Kits
- State Police Offers Safety Tips for Extreme Cold; Dangerous Wind Chills Expected This Weekend
- Be Safe during Lower Peninsula Winter Storm
- State Police Testing Unmanned Aircraft System to Support Public Safety
- Nearly 6,000 Fifth-Graders Enrolled in National Emergency Preparedness Program; Registration Ends on Feb. 6, 2015
- State Emergency Operations Center Activated
- Be Prepared and Safe during Extreme Cold
- Prepare for Holiday Travel Season by Placing Emergency Preparedness Kits in Vehicles
- Five Great Preparedness Gifts for the Holidays
- Gov. Rick Snyder: Registration deadline approaches for Southeast Michigan residents affected by August storms
- Gov. Snyder approves financial assistance to local governments affected by spring flooding, deep freeze
- Gov. Rick Snyder: Southeast Michigan storm survivors granted more time to seek assistance
- Gov. Snyder encourages residents to make winter emergency preparedness a priority
- Prepare For Winter Storm Threatening Upper Peninsula
- Gov. Rick Snyder seeks presidential disaster declaration to help residents, businesses after Southeast Michigan flooding
- Volunteers Needed for Flood Cleanup Efforts; Thousands of Residents Need Assistance Removing Damaged Belongings
- Eight counties added to governor's emergency declaration due to deep freeze
- Six counties added to governor's disaster declaration due to severe weather, flooding
- Snyder declares emergency for Marquette County to assist communities with water, sewer line damage
- Snyder extends energy emergency to March 1
- Snyder on propane shortage: state to offer residents additional heating, financial assistance
- Governor extends statewide energy emergency due to prolonged propane shortage
- Michigan propane shortage: Supplies improving but still tight as Snyder directs agencies to assist residents
- Governor declares energy emergency due to temporary heating oil and propane shortage
- Storm update: State Emergency Operations Center ready to assist communities in need
- One Week Left for Communities to Request Funds for Flooding Damage
- Allegan, Iron counties added to governor's disaster declaration
- President approves Snyder's request for disaster declaration covering 16 counties
- Snyder's request for West Michigan disaster assistance approved by SBA
- Snyder seeks presidential disaster declaration to assist 16 counties in wake of recent flooding