Washtenaw County is home to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan — one of the most prestigious public universities in the world with 47000 students and a world-class health system. The Huron River creates flooding risk through Ann Arbor. The county hosts major automotive research facilities and University of Michigan Health System creating critical healthcare infrastructure. U of M's Ross School of Business Law School and medical complex create enormous institutional emergency planning requirements.
// 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.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 3 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (734) 222-6850 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-94 US-23 M-14 M-17 |
// County Profile
| County | Washtenaw County MI |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Population | 374 |
| Area | 706 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.