Genesee County Sheriff Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division

06/17/2024

When Heat Advisory conditions accumulate into multi-day events with limited nighttime relief, Excessive Heat Warning impacts can arise. Practice Heat Safety wherever you are. Know the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

06/17/2024

An extremely warm and humid air mass takes hold Monday and likely lasts throughout the entire week. Peak heat indices of 95F to 100F are possible each afternoon. The anticipated level of long-duration extreme heat with little to no overnight relief (lows above 70F) will affect individuals without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration.

06/17/2024

Genesee and surrounding counties should expect dangerously hot conditions this week with heat index values up to 101 expected until 8 PM on Friday.

Genesee County will be experiencing high temperatures combined with humidity this week. Extreme heat is defined as summertime temperatures that are much hotter and/or more humid than average. Heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion or heat stroke occur when the body cannot properly cool itself. While the body normally cools itself by sweating, during extreme heat, this might not be enough as a person’s body temperature rises faster than it can cool itself down. This can cause damage to the brain and other vital organs. Check on your elderly neighbors and family members. Assure children, the elderly, and pets have plenty of water and access to a cool environment. In an emergency, dial 911.

Local Cooling Centers (hydration available at all locations)

Carriage Town Ministries Community Center: 810-233-8787
605 Garland Street, Flint 48503 | Mon. – Sat., 9:30am-5:30pm

Center for Hope (Catholic Charities): 810-265-7025
812 Root Street, Flint 48503 | Mon. – Fri., 12pm-5pm

North End Soup Kitchen: 810-785-6911
735 East Stewart Avenue, Flint 48505 | Mon. – Sat., 11:30am-5:30pm

Brennan Senior Center: 810-766-7238
1301 Pingree, Flint 48503 | Mon. – Fri. 9am-5pm *must be 50 or older

Burton Senior Center: 810-744-0960
3410 S Grand Traverse, Burton 48529 | Mon. – Fri. 8am-8pm, Wednesday 8am-5pm, Saturday 8am-5pm

Hydration/Cold Water Outreach
Street & PATH Outreach: 810-553-0056
Mon. – Fri., 9am-10pm; Sat., 9am-6pm

Genesee County Sheriff's Office
Genesee County Health Department

03/22/2024

A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Southeast Michigan on Friday. Snow will be heaviest across the Tri-Cities and Thumb with 4 to 7 inches expected there. Expect hazardous travel conditions and slow commute times.

03/20/2024

GCMPC is pleased to announce the 2024 Recycle Day event schedule for household hazardous waste and electronics collection. By attending these events, participants are supporting Genesee County’s goal of healthy, livable, and safe communities by taking part in a structured and organized approach to dealing with materials that pose a risk to Genesee County landfills, waterways, and community spaces.

All events will be by appointment only and appointments will open two weeks before each event date. Follow us on Eventbrite to be notified when appointments open.

Please visit our website at https://gcmpc.org/recycle-day/ for information on registration.

03/20/2024

REMINDER: As part of Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week, a Statewide Tornado Drill will be conducted today at 1 PM ET, March 20th.

03/08/2024

Genesee County WILL be participating in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Saturday, March 20, 2024 at 1:00pm

A Statewide Tornado Drill is happening at 1 p.m. ET on Wednesday, March 20. Do you want to learn how to be safe during a tornado watch or warning?

Tornadoes are one of nature’s most violent storms. They can cause fatalities and devastate homes, businesses, neighborhoods and towns in seconds. Are you prepared if a tornado strikes?

Go to www.michigan.gov/miready or www.ready.gov/tornadoes for tips.

02/29/2024