Welcome to Orion Township, MI

As you know, a global outbreak of a respiratory disease named Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) started in China in late 2019. The virus has been detected in more than 90 countries, including the U.S. The State of Michigan has been working with federal and local partners to monitor the situation, develop and expand laboratory testing, educate and raise awareness, and prepare for COVID-19 in Michigan.

Please visit the link provided below for CDC for recommendations/checklists for protecting yourself and your home.

CDC-Protect Your Home

Oakland County Health Division (OCHD) is working closely with healthcare providers, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to actively monitor and prepare for the presence of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community. OCHD is providing a Preventing Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Toolkit for General Public to share information with you and your family about how to stay healthy and prevent illness.

This toolkit is available here: OakGov.com/Health/Information/COVID-19/Pages/General-Public.aspx

You will find preparedness information and prevention materials about: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) What You Need to Know, stopping the spread of germs, hand washing instructions, cleaning and disinfecting

Today, the overall threat to the general public and in the U.S. remains low, but we are approaching this emerging threat to public health with an abundance of caution.

Use good hygiene practices to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.

Stay home if you are sick, and advise others to do the same.

Always cover coughs or sneezes with a tissue or sleeve.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and warm water are not available.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (computers, keyboards, desks, etc.).It’s not too late to get your flu shot! While the influenza vaccine does not protect against COVID-19 infection, it can help keep you healthy during the flu season.

The CDC has provided guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in communities including businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, and childcare organizations and schools.

Cover your Cough

Stop the Spread of Germs

Attention: Burn Permits are no longer needed. Please follow all rules listed in the ordinance and FAQ below.

Often severe storms have high winds that cause damage to trees and power lines. If you see a downed power line always assume it is energized with electricity - STAY AWAY! Even when a power line appears to be dead, it can still be energized and those wires that really are dead can be re-energized without warning.

Never approach a downed power line or try to move it. Even telephone and cable TV lines can be dangerous if they are in contact with a power line. Chain link metal fences can also be hazardous if a power line has fallen on them. Always keep children and pets away from any downed power lines and other downed or hanging wires.

Report downed power lines to DTE Energy at (800) 477-4747

Kitchen Safety

Is your stove top clean, no grease, spills or clutter?
Does a grown-up always stay in the kitchen when food is cooking on the stove?
Are pot handles turned toward the back of the stove?

Heating Equipment

Are space heaters at least three feet away from the walls and anything else that can burn?
Does your fireplace have a sturdy screen to catch sparks?
Has your heating system been professionally inspected or serviced in the past 12 months?
Has your chimney been inspected or cleaned in the past 12 months?
Do you always dispose of your fireplace ashes in a metal container outside, away from the house?

Candles

Are candles blown out when grown-ups leave the room or go to sleep?
Do you have sturdy non-tip and non-combustible candle holders?
Are lit candles kept a safe distance from anything that can burn?

Smoking Materials

Do you have large, deep, non-tip ashtrays for smokers?
Are matches and lighters locked up high, out of children’s sight and reach?
Do smokers wet all butts and ashes before throwing them away?

Hazardous Materials

Are paints, gasoline, and other flammable liquids stored away from flames and sparks?
Are they outside the home in a shed or detached garage?

House Wiring

Do your fuses or circuit-breakers match the circuits they protect? (Have them professionally inspected)
Do you limit the use of extension cords, make sure they are properly maintained, and do not overload them?

Spring brings with it increased risk of severe weather. While tornadoes and severe thunderstorms can occur at any time, they are more likely to occur in the early afternoon hours.

A severe weather WATCH means conditions are favorable for severe weather to occur in the watch area. You should plan and prepare for the possibility of severe weather and listen to radio and television for later statements or warnings.

A severe weather WARNING means that severe weather is occurring and you should take the necessary safety precautions. If a TORNADO WARNING is issued, the outdoor warning sirens will sound a steady three (3) minute warning signal. Take cover immediately and listen to radio or television for more information.

The first Saturday of each month at 1:00 p.m. a test is conducted of the outdoor warning sirens. NOTE: Siren tests are not conducted during December, January, or February due to winter weather.

Michigan state law allows fireworks on the following days, after 11:00 a.m.:

December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1
The Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, until 11:45 p.m.
June 29 to July 4, until 11:45 p.m.
July 5, if it falls on a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
The Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day, until 11:45 p.m.

Michigan State Law on Fireworks

Fire Safety Standards Ordinance

Fire Rescue