Orion Township Area Resident Survey 2021: Master Plan Update
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MDHHS recognizing March 21–27 as National Poison Prevention Week
Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 18, 2021 CONTACT: Chelsea Wuth, 517-241-2112, [email protected] Michigan residents encouraged to take steps to prevent poisonings in their homes during National Poison Prevention Week LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Poison Center at Wayne State University School of Medicine responded to nearly 61,000 calls in 2020 related to potential poisonings; more than 32,000 involved children ages 0 to 19. To raise awareness of the dangers of potentially poisonous medicines and chemicals, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is joining the Michigan Poison Center in recognizing March 21–27 as National Poison Prevention Week. More than 2 million poisonings are reported each year to the nation’s poison centers. According to the American Association of Poison Control Centers, approximately 90% of poisonings happen at home. Over 83% of exposures involve swallowing a substance (49% of those exposures involve medications and pharmaceuticals). “By educating Michiganders about preventative steps they can take in the home and in their lives, I believe we can make serious progress in keeping our loved ones safe,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive and chief deputy for health at MDHHS. “It is vital that people learn about basic information on poison prevention in the home, such as keeping chemicals out of the reach of children and carefully reading the labels and dosages on all products. Everyone should also know the national poison center number – it is an important resource for managing accidental exposures.” Last year in Michigan, 58 percent of adult Poison Control Center calls were managed at home without requiring medical intervention and 80 percent of pediatric calls were kept out of the emergency department. MDHHS recommends the following measures to reduce the risk of poisonings:
To learn more about ways to keep people of all ages safe and help prevent poisonings, visit the Poison Help Web site at Poison Help. To view materials in Spanish, visit Poison Help Espanol. In the event of a poison emergency, contact the Michigan Poison Center at 800-222-1222 and a poison expert will tell you exactly what to do. If someone is unconscious or has trouble breathing, call 911 immediately. |
Employee Assistance Grants Mailed to 55,900 Michiganders
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Oakland County Vaccine Clinics And Doses: March 16-22
Oakland County Health Division COVID-19 Update On Vaccine Clinics And Doses For The Week Of March 16-22
Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County Health Division will conduct 12 COVID-19 vaccine clinics by appointment only the week of Tuesday, March 16 – Monday, March 22 in the following communities: Holly, Novi, Rochester, Southfield, Waterford, and West Bloomfield. In addition, the Health Division will administer COVID-19 vaccine at eight long-term care centers. To date, 26 long-term care centers have received a first or second dose of vaccine. The county also is redistributing vaccine to 12 providers this week.
Along with the State of Michigan’s COVID-19 vaccination priorities, Oakland County Health Division has applied the Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) to scheduling appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccines. After evaluating its first-dose appointments from Dec. 18 – March 4, the Health Division discovered that the SVI is helping the Health Division’s vaccine distribution mirror the county’s demographics.
Of 44,750 first doses, 75.22% were White, 14.15% were Black, 4.44% were Asian, 0.24% were American Indian, and 0.13% were Hawaii/Pacific Islander. About 0.30% of the appointments categorized themselves as Other. Race was unknown or not provided for 5.51% of the appointments. Please note that this appointment data by race only applies to Oakland County Health Division appointments, not countywide.
Compare the appointment data by race with Oakland County’s demographics. Of Oakland County’s 1.259 million residents, 72.00% are White (non-Hispanic), 13.50% are Black, 7.40% are Asian, 4.10% are Hispanic, 0.20% are American Indian, and 0.20% are Other.
The State of Michigan distributed 22,760 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to Oakland County Health Division this week. Here is the breakdown by manufacturer:
Manufacturers
Johnson & Johnson
1st Dose 0
2nd Dose 0
Total Doses 0
Moderna
1st Dose 1,000
2nd Dose 700
3rd Dose 1,700
Pfizer
1st Dose 9,360
2nd Dose 11,700
3rd Dose 21,060
Meanwhile, an update on progress vaccinating Oakland County residents, according to the State of Michigan COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard as of March 14, 2021:
- Total eligible residents: 1,029,737
- Number of residents who have received first dose: 262,530
- Number of residents who have completed vaccination: 147,316
- Vaccine coverage: 25.5%
- Total eligible senior residents 65 and older: 217,676
- Number of senior residents who have received first dose: 133,882
- Number of senior residents who have completed vaccination: 71,261
- Vaccine coverage for senior residents: 61.5%
- Total doses distributed by state within Oakland County: 405,415
- Total doses administered within Oakland County: 409,846
- Percentage of doses administered within Oakland County: N/A
Check Your Emergency Plans For Severe Weather
Coulter: Check Your Emergency Plans During Severe Weather Awareness Week
Pontiac, Michigan – Oakland County will observe Severe Weather Awareness Week March 21-27 which will include a statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 24 at 1 p.m. Severe Weather Awareness Week is an opportunity to review emergency plans and learn more about severe weather threats in Michigan.
“Spring is traditionally a period where the threat of high winds, hail, lightning, tornadoes and severe thunderstorms is higher,” Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter said. “Severe Weather Awareness Week is a reminder to residents, schools, businesses, and other organizations to review their emergency procedures and prepare for weather-related hazards.”
Oakland County’s Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department Emergency web page and social media provide information about severe weather threats, including developing a family emergency plan, tornados, downed power lines, floods, fires and more.
During the statewide tornado drill on Wednesday, March 24, the National Weather Service will issue a practice tornado warning and broadcast a test message on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Radio. The practice warning can be heard on a NOAA Weather Radio, which can be bought commercially, or heard through the NOAA Weather Radio app.
Every time a siren test is conducted (whether first Saturday of the month or special test) an “OakAlert” message is sent to subscribers. OakAlert is a self-registering alert system which emails participants about extreme incidents in Oakland County. The message on March 24 will communicate information about the statewide test.
Individuals, families and businesses throughout Oakland County are encouraged to use the tornado drill as an opportunity to practice and ensure that they are prepared for severe weather.
For more resources on how you can prepare your home, school or business for severe weather emergencies and other disasters, or to sign up for OakAlerts, visit www.oakgov.com/emergency-management and follow @OakGov.HS on Twitter and Facebook for preparedness tips and emergency information.
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Registration open for Ford Field vaccination
Registration now open for Michigan COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2021
Lynn Sutfin, 517-241-2112
LANSING MICH. Michiganders can now begin registering for the COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Ford Field in Detroit. The community vaccination site is set to officially open on March 24.
After the registration process is completed, people who have registered will receive an invitation either by “voice or text when it’s their turn to schedule the appointment. Vaccine appointments will be scheduled a few days in advance.
“The Ford Field community vaccination site is a testament to what we can do when we work together,” said Governor Whitmer. “I am grateful for President Biden’s leadership and for the partnership of the Detroit Lions, Meijer, Wayne County, the City of Detroit, and our federals partners at FEMA. We will keep ramping up our equitable vaccine rollout, and with the addition of the Ford Field community site, we are taking a significant step towards returning to normal as we continue rebuilding our economy.”
The Ford Field site will operate from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., seven days a week, for eight weeks under the federal government’s vaccination pilot program. The facility will be managed by the State of Michigan with support from FEMA, Wayne County, the City of Detroit, Ford Field, Meijer, Henry Ford Health System and the Detroit Lions.
“This mass vaccination site will accelerate Michigan’s efforts to reach its goal of vaccinating 70% of Michiganders ages 16 and older with the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine,” said Kerry Ebersole Singh, Protect Michigan Commission director. “We urge Michiganders to get the safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine today.”
All COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. Sign-up is available through these three options:
1. Online at clinic.meijer.com/register/CL2021
2. Text EndCOVID to 75049
3. Call the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline at 888-535-6136 (press 1)
a. Residents who don’t have access to the internet or need assistance navigating through the registration process can use the MDHHS COVID-19 Hotline to register. Call Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. It is expected that the call center will have long wait times, so calling is recommended only people who cannot register online or by text.
The vaccine will be offered at no cost, and insurance is not required, nor will it be requested at the vaccination center. Any Michigan resident who is currently eligible to receive the vaccine under the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) vaccine prioritization guidance will be able to register for an appointment.
Free parking will be available at the vaccination site. For those who indicate, during the registration process, they need assistance obtaining transportation to and from the vaccination site, the state is working to provide free of charge ride share options.
While vaccinations are ongoing, Michiganders are still encouraged to practice preventative measures including wearing a mask, social distancing, and frequent handwashing. Michigan residents seeking more information about the COVID-19 vaccine should visit Michigan.gov/COVIDvaccine.