Could you recite your doctor’s phone number from memory? Who would you call if there was a downed power line in your backyard? When an emergency happens, knowing who to call can make all the difference. For older adults and caregivers, having the right phone numbers close by can help you act quickly and feel more at ease. Although it’s celebrated in Europe and not in the US, National Emergency Number Day (February 11) is a great reminder to review, update, and save important numbers and emergency contacts, so you’re prepared when it matters most. Today’s blog post includes an overview of important emergency numbers, information on how to keep up with emergency updates, and a downloadable emergency contact sheet you can print and put on your fridge! 

 

Elder Abuse 

• Adult Protective Services (855) 444-3911 

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233 

• SafeHouse Center 24-Hour Helpline (734) 995-5444 

 

Fire 

• Ann Arbor Fire Department (734) 994-2911 

• Ann Arbor Township Fire Department (734) 741-5900 

• Augusta Township Fire Department (734) 461-6117 (note: this is the main office number. The fire department does not have a direct number) 

• Chelsea Fire Authority (734)475-8755 

• Dexter Area Fire Department (734) 426-4500 

• Manchester Township Fire Department (734) 428-7090 

• Milan Area Fire Department (734) 439-2843 

• Northfield Township Fire Department (734) 449-2385 

• Pittsfield Township Fire Department (734) 822-4911 

• Salem Township Fire Department (248) 349-1690, Ext. 7 

• Saline Area Fire Department (734) 429-4440 

• Scio Township Fire Department (734) 665-6001 

• Superior Township Fire Department (734) 484-1996 

• Ypsilanti Fire Department (734) 482-9778 

• Ypsilanti Township Fire Department (734) 544-4225 

 

Hospitals 

• Chelsea Hospital (734) 593-6000 

• Trinity Health Ann Arbor (734) 712-3456 

• University Hospital (U-M) (734) 936-4000 

• VA Medical Center (734) 769-7100 

 

Law Enforcement 

• Ann Arbor (City & Charter Township) Police Department (734) 994-2911 

• Chelsea Police Department (734) 475-1771, Option 3 

• Dexter Community Station (734) 426-0228 

• Lodi Township Community Station (734) 428-8829 

• Milan Police Department (734) 439-1551 

• Manchester Community Station (734) 428-8829 

• Northfield Township Police Department (734) 449-9911, Ext. 102 

• Pittsfield Township Police Department (734) 822-4911 

• Salem Township Community Station (734) 481-2521 

• Saline Police Department (734) 429-7911, Ext. 2190 

• Scio Township Community Station (734) 994-8098 

• Superior Township Community Station  

• Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office 

• General Information (734) 971-8400 

• Non-Emergency Dispatch (734) 994-2911 

• Webster Township Community Station (734) 994-8098 

• York Township Community Station (734) 439-0777 

• Ypsilanti Police Department (734) 483-9510 

• Ypsilanti Township Community Station (734) 484-6740 

 

Legal 

• Eastern Michigan University Legal Resource Center (734) 994-0160 

• Legal Services of South-Central Michigan (734) 665-6181 

• State Bar of Michigan’s Lawyer Referral & Info Services 1-800-968-0738 ($25 fee) 

• Washtenaw County Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Info Services (734) 996-3229 

 

Mental Health 

• EMU Community Behavioral Health Clinic (734) 487-4987 

• Catholic Charities Washtenaw County (734) 971-9781 

• Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988 

• Washtenaw County Community Mental Health (734) 544-3050 

 

Poison Control  

• Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center 1-800-222-1222 (24 hour) 

 

Power (report power outages/downed wires/gas leaks, etc.) 

• Consumers Energy (800) 477-5050 

• Dial 711 if hearing impaired.  

• DTE (800) 947-5000 

• Be sure to also call 911 if you see a downed line or smell a gas leak. 

 

Water (water main break, leaks, sewer overflow, etc.) 

• Ann Arbor Water (734) 794-6333 

• After hours: (734) 794-6426 

• Chelsea Utility Department (734) 475-1771 

• Option 2: Find the status of a known outage. 

• Option 3: After hours assistance. 

• Dexter Water & Sewer (734) 426-4572 

• After hours: (734) 368-5212 

• Milan City Hall (734) 439-1501 

• After Hours: (734) 439-1551 (Milan Police) 

• Manchester Water and Sewer Services (734) 428-7877 

• Northfield Township Waste Water Treatment Plant (734) 449-4159 

• Pittsfield Township Utilities Department (734) 822-3105 

• After hours: (734) 822-2107 

• Saline Department of Public Works (734) 429-5624 

• After hours: (734) 429-7911 (Saline Police) 

• Scio Township Utilities Department (734) 369-9350 

• After hours: (734) 209-3412 

• Superior Township Utilities (734) 480-5500 

• Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority (YCUA) (734) 484-4600 

 

Other Important Numbers 

• Your emergency contact person 

• Your doctor 

• Your pharmacy/pharmacist  

• Locksmith  

• Insurance agent  

• Vet (if you have a pet) 

• Local animal hospital (if you have a pet) 

 

Putting it all Together 

• Creating an emergency contact on Android 

• Creating an emergency contact on iPhone 

 

Download our emergency contact sheet

Right click on the image and select “save image as.” Fill in with your own emergency contacts!