MichEMHS

@GovWhitmer proclaimed November 8-14, 2026 as Winter Hazards Awareness Week in Michigan. Now is the time to prepare for winter weather, including heavy snow, icy roads, extreme cold, and power outages. Take steps now to protect yourself and your family this winter.

📰Read our latest news release: go.mi.gov/yef7o3780

@MichStatePolice | #MIReady | #winterhazardsawarenessweek | #WinterSafety | #WinterPreparedness | #MIWX

🐾Activations at the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) can bring long hours, stressful situations and challenging decisions. During those long days, Dewey, the @MichStatePolice therapy dog, can offer a welcome break and a reminder of the importance of taking care of one another. Thanks for being there for us Dewey!

Now is the time for sponsors and exhibitors to register for the 2027 Michigan Interoperable Communications Conference, taking place March 2-4 at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in Muskegon!

This is a great opportunity to showcase products, services and innovations to public safety professionals and communications specialists from across Michigan. go.mi.gov/f5qr83743

The EMHSD Spotlight is shining on Ms. Kim Richmond, our Employee of the Quarter!

Kim’s expertise and dedication to managing FEMA preparedness grants help ensure critical funding reaches Michigan and its local partners. Her leadership also helped secure nearly $3 million for next-generation warning system projects. Beyond her accomplishments, Kim is a mentor to new staff, a dependable teammate and a joy to work with.

👏 Thank you, Kim, for your hard work, teamwork and commitment to the State of Michigan!

20 first responders recently completed extensive Hazardous Materials (Hazmat) Technician training, mastering 50 required skills (required by NFPA 470) and passing a 100-question exam. Training covered hazmat chemistry, container identification, leak control, incident analysis and decontamination. Congratulations to these responders for helping make Michigan safer!

Are you a responder interested in becoming Hazmat Technician trained? Registration is open for spring 2027 sessions. go.mi.gov/1nhiy3696