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Washtenaw County Increases Resources for the Homeless Community

As staff work to provide options for everyone while also meeting standards for physical distancing and the state’s shelter in place order, our priority remains the health and safety of emergency shelter clients, staff and the general public.This...

Washtenaw County Partners to Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Crisis

“Just as Washtenaw County has been working hard to ensure residents have the latest public health information and access to essential services, we are committed to helping the small business community,” said Gregory Dill, Washtenaw Cou...

Statement from Washtenaw County Health Officer

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We are facing an unprecedented global, national and local public health emergency. I recognize that this is challenging time for us all, one filled with fear and anxiety about ...

Washtenaw County Health Department Issues Orders to Protect Essential Workers During COVID-19

We are issuing emergency orders requiring essential service providers and businesses, including childcare centers, to use recommended screening and social distancing to protect everyone’s health.

“We cannot do this without each other, a...

Washtenaw County Government Extends Closure of Non-Essential Services

MEDIA RELEASE  

March 25, 2020  

For Immediate Release

For more information contact:   Gregory Dill – Washtenaw County Administrator   dillg@washtenaw.org  

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News From The Board of Commissioners

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Coronavirus Information

Information is now being shared on our new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage. Go to www.washtenaw.org/COVID19 for the latest updates.

WASHTENAW COUNTY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY IMPACT OF COVID-19

- Jason Morgan, Chair Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners MorganJ@washtenaw.org 

First, I want to thank our Washtenaw County Health Department staff, our Public Health Officer, our Administrator Gregory Dill and our county leadership team, lab...

County Clerk/Register Closed to the Public - Certain Services to Continue ONLINE and BY MAIL

To slow the spread of COVID-19 the Washtenaw County Clerk/Register’s office will be closed through April 5, 2020 by order of the Washtenaw County Administrator.

Our offices will not be available in-person or by phone during this time. 

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Health Order to Limit Occupancy at Bars, Restaurants, and Entertainment Venues

The Washtenaw County Health Officer has issued an emergency order to reduce the number of people crowding into local bars, restaurants or entertainment venues. Venues must cut their maximum occupancy by half starting Monday, March 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. a...

Public Notice - Washtenaw County Road Commission Appointments

WASHTENAW COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

PUBLIC NOTICE – SEEKING APPOINTMENTTO THE WASHTENAW COUNTY ROAD COMMISSION

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners is looking for people to be considered for appointment on the Washtenaw County Road Comm...

CANCELED - Washtenaw County Adds In-Person Cyber Training Classes

In an effort to improve cyber
security awareness for the residents of Washtenaw County, the County’s Chief InformationSecurity Officer Gabe LeBlanc has modified his employee focused cyber security
training to benefit all members of the commu...

It Is POSSIBLE Opioid Awareness Campaign

Washtenaw County Health Department’s recently launched It is POSSIBLE campaign tells stories of recovery and provides information on ways to prevent death and overdose from opioid use. The campaign aims to spark hope that both survival and recov...

Washtenaw County Offers Free Online Cyber Security Training

The internet has become a necessity in our daily lives, so it’s important to understand how to use it safely.  Through a series of short, informative videos, you’ll learn about:

• Gaming Safety
• 2 Factor Authentication
• Gift Cards
• Ide...

Coronavirus Information

Information is now being shared on the Washtenaw County Health Department’s new Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) webpage. Go to www.washtenaw.org/COVID19 for the latest updates.

Washtenaw County Becoming Better Prepared For Handling Opioid Overdoses

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Building Healthy Communities 2020 grant awards

The Health Department awarded the funding through its Building Healthy Communities program. Building Healthy Communities creates policy, system, and environment changes that support physical activity and healthy eating. The program aims to reduce cardiova...

Washtenaw County Summer Youth Employment Program Now Accepting Applications

“Being a part of SummerWorks was awesome! My job led to an internship and the internship turned into my career!”

- 2017 SummerWorks Participant 

Are you between the ages of 16 and 24? Do you w...

It’s time to get REAL

Your Michigan driver’s license or identification card may not get you through airport security later this year.

Oct. 1 is when the federal government will fully enforce the post-9/11 REAL ID Act, and standard state-issued driver’s licen...

Washtenaw County Offers Funding for Census Outreach Projects

As the country prepares for Census 2020, Washtenaw County is working to reach out to groups that have been historically undercounted, such as college students, children, people of color, low-income individuals, and more. Given the importance of the Decenn...

New Health for All Washtenaw website provides community health data, stories, and action

The Washtenaw County Health Department has launched a new website that holds interactive data on hundreds of factors related to community health. www.healthforallwashtenaw.org is a central location for information, stories, and action items on what impact...

Washtenaw County Announces Winter Shelter and Warming Centers

Starting Monday, November 11th, 2019, any individuals seeking emergency shelter during the upcoming cold winter months can find a safe and warm place to sleep each night at the Delonis Center (312 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103) and&...