Moderate Risk Michigan  ·  Flooding / Industrial / Winter Storm

Ypsilanti MI

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  MICHIGAN

6 / 10
Threat Score
Population
20648
Elevation
760
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Flooding / Industrial / Winter Storm
County FEMA Disasters
3
federally declared

Ypsilanti Michigan is home to Eastern Michigan University and sits adjacent to Ann Arbor on the Huron River. The city has significant industrial history including the former Willow Run bomber plant — which produced B-24 Liberator bombers during World War II — and hosts automotive and defense manufacturing. Huron River flooding affects low-lying parts of the city. The city has experienced socioeconomic challenges that have affected emergency response infrastructure capacity.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

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// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score6 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardFlooding / Industrial / Winter Storm
FEMA Flood ZoneLow
County FEMA Declarations3
Last Major Event2019 Flooding

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone 734-483-1024
Evacuation RoutesI-94 US-23 M-14 M-17
Elevation760 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Washtenaw County MI
Michigan · Tornado / Flash Flooding
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4/10
Low Risk

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