Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience Hub

In 2024, the Westland Public Library became a designated Communities Respond to Extreme Weather (CREW) Climate Resilience Hub for the Westland community. As climate change makes extreme weather worse and less predictable, emergency services are increasingly overstretched. Climate Resilience Hubs help prepare residents before emergencies strike, so that residents are equipped and know what to do. We have partnered with CREW to share important information and hold educational events about climate preparedness.

Community Services

In addition to sharing important information about emergency preparedness, the Westland Public Library is also a cooling center in the summer and a heating center in the winter.

Emergency Warning System

The City of Westland has an outdoor Emergency Warning System that consists of 10 remote siren sites that have been strategically placed to offer coverage throughout the community. The sirens have been used to warn Westland residents and visitors of any impending threat to life and property. The sirens have the ability to produce four tones, and to broadcast a vocal message.

When the siren system is activated, the public is advised to go into their homes, turn on the radio and tune into Station 1620am, and/or television and await information through the Federal EWS (Emergency Warning System) as to the pending threat and steps to take for you and your family’s safety.

Since the system in Westland is an outdoor warning system, the activation of the sirens may not be heard inside your home. The purpose of this system was to warn people outside to seek shelter indoors. For your protection, you should always be aware of present weather conditions. If the weather looks threatening, turn on a radio or television to keep current on the approaching fronts. A weather alert radio can be purchased to alert you regarding any watches and/or warnings.

CodeRED Emergency Alerting System

The City of Westland has an emergency alerting system in place to help provide immediate critical information about emergencies impacting our City.  These messages provide you with information to protect your property, your family, and yourself.

This emergency alerting system is from CodeRED and provides alerts for many things including:

  • Adverse weather, like tornado alerts
  • Missing persons
  • Criminal activity in your area
  • Water contamination 
  • Utility outages
  • Road closures
  • Fires
  • Various threats to people, property, or the environment
  • And more!

How to Enroll

Enrolling in the emergency alerting program from CodeRED is super easy!  You have two options to enroll:

Disaster Assistance

In case of a disaster, there are many programs and organizations designed to assist you in those times of need. If you are in need of disaster assistance, please reach out to the following organizations for help:

  • Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Helpline – 1-800-621-3362 (TTY: 800-462-7585)
  • Red Cross Emergency Assistance Helpline – 1-800-RED-CROSS

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