Thursday, October 18, 2012
The Canadian oil company says the outdoor sirens are a good investment for rural communities in Southeast Michigan.
Residents of Dexter Township received a big boost of support in their efforts to install an outdoor warning system Tuesday with a $2,500 donation from Enbridge Pipelines, Inc. The Canadian-based crude oil company has been operating a section of its Line 17 pipeline through the township for the past 12 years. "Enbridge delivers more than energy we all count on. We also try to direct our efforts to make communities better and safer places to live and work. That's why wer're pleased to join with others in supporting Dexter Township's outdoor warning system project," Joseph Martucci, community relations consultant for Enbridge said. "We commend the township officials for moving forward with this important public safety initiative that will …
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
The board voted 6-1 to purchase and install 16 outdoor warning sirens to alert residents of potential danger and inclement weather.
Dexter Township residents will soon benefit from an outdoor warning system to alert them of pending natural or man-made disasters. The township board of trustees voted 6-1 on Tuesday to approve a resolution to initiate an outdoor warning system project, which includes the purchase of 16 omni-directional electronic sirens that will be placed in strategic areas around the township. The board authorized the purchase of the sirens from Front Line Plus, Inc., at a cost of $370,940. "Based on all the feedback we received from residents in the aftermath of the March 15 tornado, purchasing the warning system is a wise investment," township supervisor Pat Kelly said. Kelly said currently the township has one warning siren in the area of Portage …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
A public hearing and presentation on the warning system is scheduled for July 17 at the township hall.
Residents of Dexter Township may soon benefit from an outdoor emergency warning system to better prepare for tornados and other natural disasters in the township. The Board of Trustees passed a resolution on Tuesday to hold a public hearing at the township hall at 7 p.m. July 17 to discuss purchasing and installing 16 omni-directional electronic sirens from Front Line Plus, Inc. at a cost of $370,940. "It's a pretty big bill, but based on all the feedback we received from residents in the aftermath of the March 15 tornado, purchasing the warning system is a wise investment," township supervisor Pat Kelly said. "This was recommended based on extensive work from our Public Safety Advisory Committee." Kelly said currently the township has one…
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