Resident Information
City crews are collecting storm debris, including fallen limbs and trees, and repairing water main breaks across the city on Saturday, July 4.
Call 313-943-2239 or 311 to report fallen debris, trees, and/or limbs, and call 911 for active downed wires and emergencies. Do not touch wires or debris on the ground.
If possible, place storm debris at your curb for pickup.
City crews are also repairing water main breaks at several locations: 1860 N Mildred; 2010 Hawthorne; Rotunda in front of Edsel; Greenfield and Jerome; 6101 Williamson; and at Cherry Hill and Military.
Please avoid these areas, and review water use instructions after service is restored. If you have a broken water main, please see the recommendations below for water use.
Residents are encouraged to report fallen trees, water main breaks, and concerning conditions by calling 313-943-2239 or 311.
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Update from Mayor Hammoud as of 10 a.m.
Our city experienced storm damage, with numerous downed trees and large branches reported across Dearborn. Our crews have been called in and are actively responding, prioritizing the most urgent hazards first, including blocked roadways and other immediate safety concerns.
Please use caution if you're traveling, and report any downed trees, large branches, or electrical wires. Never approach or drive over downed power lines. If you encounter one, stay away and report it immediately by calling 911. Report fallen trees and concerning conditions at 313-943-2239 or 311.
Thank you for your patience as our crews work to safely clear the city.
STORM CLEANUP UPDATE as of 10:30 a.m.
Following last night's severe storms, the City of Dearborn experienced significant storm damage, with numerous downed trees and large branches reported throughout the community.
Dearborn Department of Public Works crews have been working since last night and continue cleanup efforts this morning. Crews are prioritizing the most urgent hazards first, including blocked roadways and other immediate safety concerns. In addition, DPW crews are responding to several water main breaks caused by the storms.
Please use extra caution while traveling and be alert for debris, downed trees, and utility hazards.
- To report downed trees or large tree limbs that are NOT an immediate safety hazard, call 313-943-2239.
- If a tree, large limb, or downed power line is creating an immediate safety hazard, call 911.
- Never approach or drive over downed power lines. Always assume they are energized, keep a safe distance, and report them immediately.
We appreciate your patience as crews work throughout the city to safely clear debris and restore normal conditions. Thank you to the Department of Public Works employees and first responders for their continued efforts to keep our community safe.
WATER MAIN BREAK NOTICE & INSTRUCTIONS: When a water main break occurs, it is necessary for City crews to have access to the area to complete repairs.
See the following instructions for water use when service resumes.
To avoid damaging hot water heaters, residents must follow the following water use instructions when service resumes.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WATER USE
When water service resumes at your residence, DO NOT use the hot water before the water turns CLEAR on the cold setting. Skipping this critical step can cause serious damage to your hot water heater.
To prepare to use the water in your home after a water main break:
1.) Turn off the cold water supply to your hot water heater or stop using it altogether.
2.) Turn the faucet/sink to cold at the lowest point of your residence (this point might be in your basement). You may need to remove the aerator (metal screen) from the mouth of your faucet when completing this step.
3.) The water may be brown or discolored at first. Continue to run the water until it turns completely clear.
Once the water is clear, you may turn the hot water heater supply back on (if you turned it off initially) and/or begin using hot water as usual.
The water is safe to use for cooking, drinking, cleaning, and bathing once clear.