Emergency Alerts

In an emergency, call 911.

If you are not experiencing an emergency but have a question for Dearborn Fire or Police, contact their non-emergency lines. 

 

 

313-943-3030

Dearborn Police Non-Emergency

313-943-2100

Dearborn Fire Non-Emergency

Emergency & Service Alerts

Sign up to receive text alerts from the City of Dearborn regarding emergencies and major service disruptions through Nixle. 

 

To sign up, text your zip code to 888-777 or visit Nixle.com

Jan 24, 2026 - Jan 26, 2026
Severe Weather

WINTER WEATHER PREPAREDNESS ALERT: Residents are advised that vehicles must be removed from the street on Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 (01/24/2026)

Vehicles must be removed from City streets on Saturday, Jan 24, 2026. If a Snow Emergency is declared, outdoor city sirens will sound approximately one hour before plowing begins, and ticket enforcement will follow. 

 

 

Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 26, 2026
Utility Disruptions, Water Main Breaks & Maintenance

WATER SERVICE ALERT: Water Main Break (1/23/2026)

The Department of Public Works is repairing a water main break at 21742 Olmstead between Monroe and Elmdale streets. Please avoid this area while crews are working, and review the following water use instructions once service is restored. 

 


 

Jan 23, 2026 - Jan 26, 2026
Severe Weather

ALERT: City warming centers open this Friday through Sunday during regular business hours (01/23/2026)

Extreme winter weather, including heavy snow, dangerously low temperatures, and wind chills below zero is expected this weekend. Dearborn warming centers will be available at the Police Department, The Center, and the Centennial Library from Jan. 23-25.

 

 

Jan 21, 2026 - Jan 23, 2026
Severe Weather

SNOW EMERGENCY UPDATE: Dearborn's Snow Emergency remains active as of Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Dearborn's Snow Emergency is still in effect today, Jan. 22, 2026, as City road crews continue street clearing and salting operations. To ensure effective snow removal, any vehicles not moved are subject to ticketing by the Police Department.

Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 17, 2026
City Facilities

19th District Court Closure on Friday, January 16

The 19th District Court will be closed to the public on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Jan 16, 2026 - Jan 20, 2026
City Facilities

ALERT-Most city buildings closed Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday

Most city buildings will be closed on Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Trash and recycling collection schedules will not be impacted.