ADOPT-A-SENIOR PROGRAM

The Birmingham Police Department Adopt-A-Senior program has existed for nearly 25 years. It is comprised of a group of dedicated police officers and dispatchers that volunteer their time to assist our elderly residents with tasks they are unable to do themselves. The program focuses on seniors who are isolated from family and/or friends and do not have a caretaker to assist them. The seniors may also struggle financially and need guidance or resources.

Our volunteers help with a variety of things from seasonal yard work to stopping by to chat about last night’s baseball game If you are a senior citizen who resides in the City of Birmingham that could benefit from the program, or know of a resident who can use our assistance, please contact Dispatcher Joe Misiak at jmisiak@bhamgov org You can also call (248) 530-1878 to set up a time to meet with an officer to see if the program can help

Downed Power Line Safety Tips

With the arrival of spring, it is a good time to review the following downed power line safety tips:

Always consider wires live and dangerous – please remember to stay 25 feet from downed wires and anything in contact with those wires

Stay away from fallen trees or branches – they could have brought down a wire when they fell. Downed wires can look like sticks; do not pick them up.

Report outages or downed wires by calling 800-477-4747, visiting https://outagemap dteenergy com/, or using the DTE Energy app Also, call the Birmingham Police at (248) 530-1807 for downed wires so that the Fire Department can respond to evaluate and secure the scene

Everyone should also heed the warning of yellow caution tape, indicating a downed power line in the area. DO NOT CROSS

YELLOW CAUTION TAPE!

Never use a portable generator inside a home or business – it emits carbon monoxide, which can be deadly. Keep it outside, away from windows and doors so that fumes won’t come in

Have a carbon monoxide detector on each level of your home and business.