Ogemaw County Emergency Dispatch Authority

10/27/2026

Road Closure Alert – O'Neil Road (Churchill Township), October 28 & 29 , 2026

O'Neil Road, south of East State Road, will be closed on Wednesday, October 28, and Thursday, October 29, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for a culvert replacement.

The closure will be located south of East Brindley Road. Motorists are asked to seek an alternate route and use caution when traveling near the work zone.

Thank you for your patience as crews complete these necessary improvements.

10/18/2026

📱🚨 DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN TEXT 911?

In an emergency, calling 911 isn’t always possible. That’s why Text-to-911 is an important option for our community!

💬 When should you TEXT 911?
📵 If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability.
🤫 If speaking out loud could put you in danger, such as during a domestic violence or active threat situation.
📞 If you’re in a situation where you cannot safely make a voice call.

HOW TO TEXT 911:
1️⃣ Open your phone’s text messaging app.
2️⃣ Enter 911 as the recipient.
3️⃣ Clearly describe your emergency and provide your exact location.
4️⃣ Answer the dispatcher’s questions and follow their instructions.

⚠️ Remember:
• Call 911 if you can; text if you can’t.
• Texts may take longer to communicate than a phone call.
• Do not use emojis, abbreviations, or group texts.
• Photos and videos may not be supported.
• You must provide your location because it may not automatically be sent with your text.
• If Text-to-911 is unavailable in your area, you should receive a message directing you to call 911 if possible.

🚔🚒🚑 Whether you call or text, our goal is the same: getting help to you when you need it most.

Save this post and share it with your family! You never know when this information could make a difference.

10/09/2026

**** ROAD IS BACK OPEN ****

*** URGENT 🚨 ⚠️ ***

Urgent: Rau Rd in Horton Twp is closed between Cook Rd & M-76 due to an emergency incident. Please avoid the area and allow emergency crews to work safely.

10/07/2026

A special weather statement has been issued for portions of Crawford, Oscoda, Roscommon, and Ogemaw counties until 8:15 pm EDT.

Hazard: Wind gusts up to 55 mph

10/02/2026

09/21/2026

🚧 Road Closure Update, Maes Rd, Ogemaw Twp – September 21, 2026🚧

Maes Road in Ogemaw Township, from Gray Road to Dow Road, will be closed tomorrow, September 22, 2026, from 6:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Crews are addressing an area where a natural spring is pushing water up through the road surface. This underground water source is causing continuous seepage, which can weaken the road base and create unsafe conditions if not repaired. Work will focus on drainage improvements and stabilization to prevent future issues.

Please reference the detour map provided and plan your travel accordingly.