Sheriff’s Office Issues Post-Storm Update
At 8:20 p.m. on Thursday, March 15, the Washtenaw County sheriff’s office issued an update as one of the first responding agencies following a tornado touchdown in the Dexter area. There are no known serious injuries or deaths, although door-to-door searching continues, according to spokesman Derrick Jackson.
Multiple fire agencies are in place, and police have established points to direct traffic, including inner and outer perimeters. The sheriff’s office is advising residents who have power to stay in their homes. Individuals who need shelter should report to the Dexter Mill Creek Middle School, located at 7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Road.
Jackson described the situation as in stasis, with fire and police agencies working to confirm damage and provide assistance and support where required. Medical units are also on scene and in place providing support as required, he said.
Kudos to WUOM-FM for their outstanding coverage of the storm related news. NO thanks to our near-monopoly commercial radio friends at Cumulus Radio’s and their ‘news’ reporting, which apparently not a priority for them. Michigan Radio and Channel 4 in Detroit owned the story as it unfolded.