Update as of July 6, 2026 at 10 a.m.
DPW is adjusting its schedule for the week of July 6. Weekly street sweeping will be paused citywide while DPW Crews shift to an all-hands-on-deck effort to continue clearing storm debris, including fallen trees and limbs, and repairing water main breaks. Regular street sweeping is expected to resume the week of July 13, 2026. Residents will be notified of any further changes.
To report storm debris, call 313-943-2239; for downed wires or emergencies, call 911.
Update: Water main breaks located at 6101 Williamson, 1860 N Mildred, and 2010 Hawthorne have been repaired as of 4:45 p.m. 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 continuing to repair water main breaks throughout the weekend, including Rotunda in front of Edsel, Greenfield and Jerome, and Cherry Hill at 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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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.