Emergency Preparedness
Citizen Resources
Unfortunately, there are often difficult circumstances that arise unexpectedly, whether they are weather, public safety or traffic related. Following are various resources Ypsilanti residents may want to consider and utilize both before and during emergency situations. As always, citizens should use their best judgment and dial 9-1-1 in circumstances when they are worried about their safety.
Public Safety
What follows are phone numbers and websites for various public safety entities. These contacts are for non-emergency situations only. Dial 9-1-1 if there are circumstances that require immediate attention and/or are life-threatening!
Following are various resources residents can utilize for more information in the case of extreme weather.
In most cases, Ypsilanti residents should contact the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) regarding water and sewer issues and DTE Energy with electricity and gas leak concerns. Citizens can check their utility bill to ensure they are contacting the correct entity.
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) operates a webpage that updates existing traffic conditions in real-time.
Unfortunately, there are often difficult circumstances that arise unexpectedly, whether they are weather, public safety or traffic related. Following are various resources Ypsilanti residents may want to consider and utilize both before and during emergency situations. As always, citizens should use their best judgment and dial 9-1-1 in circumstances when they are worried about their safety.
Public Safety
What follows are phone numbers and websites for various public safety entities. These contacts are for non-emergency situations only. Dial 9-1-1 if there are circumstances that require immediate attention and/or are life-threatening!
- Ypsilanti Police Department - 734-483-9510
- Ypsilanti Fire Department - 734-482-9778
- Washtenaw County Office of the Sheriff - 734-971-8400
- Michigan State Police - 810-227-1051
- Amber Alerts
- Crime Mapping
Following are various resources residents can utilize for more information in the case of extreme weather.
- Washtenaw County Outdoor Warning Siren System
- National Weather Service
- Severe Weather Preparation from USA.gov
- Flight Delay Information from the Federal Aviation Administration
In most cases, Ypsilanti residents should contact the Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) regarding water and sewer issues and DTE Energy with electricity and gas leak concerns. Citizens can check their utility bill to ensure they are contacting the correct entity.
- YCUA - 734-484-4600
- DTE Energy - 800-477-4747
Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) operates a webpage that updates existing traffic conditions in real-time.