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For

Fire, Police or Medical Emergencies

call:

9-1-1

 


Non-emergency Number:  256-8800

The Leelanau County Office of Emergency Management / 9-1-1 is located at:
8525 E. Government Center Drive
Suttons Bay, Michigan  49682

How to find us:
From Suttons Bay, follow M-204 west approximately 2 miles to Government Center Drive.  Turn right on Government Center Drive and follow it to the top of the hill.  The Office of Emergency Management / 9-1-1 is located in the back of the Law Enforcement Center, next to the tower.

 

From Lake Leelanau, follow M-204 east approximately 1.5 miles to Government Center Drive, turn left on Government Center Drive and follow it to the top of the hill.  The Office of Emergency Management / 9-1-1 is located in back of the Law Enforcement Center, next to the tower.

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What We Do.

The Office of Emergency Management operates as the command center for the County of Leelanau during a state of emergency.  The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is staffed by representatives from local organizations and governmental agencies who form a unified decision making body.  This group works together to prepare for and respond to areawide emergencies in Leelanau County.  The staff strives to mitigate risk and maximize resources to protect lives, property, and the environment in a disaster.

The Leelanau County 911 Dispatch Personnel are continuously trained to better assist you when you are calling 9-1-1.  The following website, Duties of a Dispatcher, provides helpful information regarding the everyday tasks performed by the Leelanau County Dispatchers and the Office of Emergency Management staff.  What to expect when calling 9-1-1

 

This website also contains helpful information regarding specific weather related issues, such as Severe Weather - Preparing for a Winter Storm and Severe Weather - Heat Stroke Prevention.  A brief explanation of the Winter Storm and Extreme Cold Terms is also provided on this site.  If you are interested in obtaining continuously updated NOAA Emergency Conditions, in portions of Michigan, click on this link. The Severe Weather - Tornado site will provide helpful information about what to look for and how to protect yourself in the event of a Tornado.  Are you Prepared will provide general emergency guidelines in the event of an unexpected emergency or disaster. The Terrorism link provides helpful "What to Look for" information.  "Where to Go in an Emergency" provides emergency shelter locations in Leelanau County, if needed.   Road Construction provides updated site work information in Leelanau County.   

 

The FEMA for Kids website provides educational and interesting weather related information for children.  The Kids 911 Powerpoint Presentation is a fun guideline for younger children regarding 911 services, how to call and when to call 9-1-1.

 

Employment Information and Employment Applications are available for download. 

 

 

 

 

 
 
This site is supported by the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, participating agencies, and the community.
The Leelanau County Government Center is located at:
8527 E. Government Center Dr., Suttons Bay MI 49682 
Toll Free Phone # 1-866-256-9711