Disasters & Emergencies

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Jackson County provides several emergency services including E 911, emergency management, disaster preparedness, notifications, reports, and more.

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Animal Bites, Rabies, Bat Exposure

Animal bites, rabies, and bat exposure guidance, as well as procedures for reporting incidents and seeking medical help.
517-768-1664 (Health Dept.)
517-788-4464 (Animal Shelter)
Call 911 for Emergencies

Animal Control

For Jackson County Animal Control, please call 911. Animal Control is under the direction of the Jackson County Animal Shelter.
Call 911 for Animal Control


Crash Reports

Crash report forms for roadway and private property accidents.
517-768-7925

Damage Assessment Report Form

Report storm-caused damages to Jackson County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security.
517-768-7946

Disaster Preparedness

Jackson County outlines potential hazards, encourages local alert sign-ups, and offers disaster preparedness resources.
517-768-1633

Emergency Dispatch (E 911)

In Jackson County, you call 911 for all police, fire, animal control, and rescue services.
For Emergencies, dial 911
For Non-Emergencies, dial 211

Emergency Management & Homeland Security Services

Jackson County Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security strives to ensure a coordinated and effective response to emergencies and disasters.
517-768-7946

Emergency Preparedness

The Health Department offers many services and resources for disaster and emergency preparedness.
517-768-1633

Food & Health Insurance Assistance

The Health Department provides information on several programs that provide assistance with food and health insurance.


Genasys Protect ALERT (Emergency Notifications)

Protect ALERT is an Emergency Notification System, which allows Jackson County to contact residents and businesses in the event of an emergency in their area.


Lead Poisoning

Information about lead poisoning prevention, symptoms, testing, and resources available in Jackson County.
517-768-2136

Road Hazards & Potholes

Report a Road Hazard such as fallen trees or potholes to JCDOT.
517-788-4230
For emergencies, dial 911

Report a Crime

In Jackson County, we use 911 to report all crimes, even those that are not considered an emergency.
To report a crime, dial 911

Severe Weather Preparedness

Learn important safety tips from the Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness.
517-768-7946

Sheriff Services

Find information on emergencies, victim rights, reporting a crime, ordering reports, and more.
For emergencies, dial 911
For non-emergencies, dial 211