From September 11-18, 2022, Eaton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to 723 calls for service/events. Our higher call volumes occurred in the following areas: Traffic Stops-98, Suspicious Subject/Situation/Vehicle-59, Traffic Violations-47, Check Well-Beings-35, Assist Citizen/Motorist Assists-26, Civil Complaints-22, Traffic Hazards-19, Property Damage Crashes-16, Shoplifting Complaints-16, Alarms-16, Larcenies-15, Unwanted Subject-14, Car Deer Accidents-12, Personal Injury Crashes-10, MDOP-10, and Argument or Verbal Altercation-9.
September is Emergency Preparedness Month. Many of you may have Emergency Preparedness Kits made and that is great. If you do, now is a good time to take inventory, check items for expiration dates, do flashlights work, etc. If you don’t have an Emergency Preparedness Kit, what better time to make one. Here are some recommended items. A great checklist can be found at www.michigan.gov/miready.
- Water (1 gallon per person per day)
- At least a 3-day supply of food
- Battery-powered radio a weather radio w/extra batteries
- Flashlight w/extra batteries
- First aid kit
- Whistle to signal for help
- Infant formula and diapers
- Moist towelettes, garbage bags, paper towels
- Dust masks or t-shirts to filter air
- Plastic sheeting and duct tape
- Wrench or pliers to turn off utilities and a multi-tool
- Can opener for food
- Light sticks and candles, matches in waterproof container
- Fire extinguisher, signal flares
- Paper and pencil
- Tent and compass
- Mess kits, paper cups, plates and plastic ware
- Cash or traveler’s checks and change
- Pet supplies and documents
- Personal hygiene items
- Clothing and blankets
Yours in Public Safety,
Sheriff Tom Reich