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In any emergency Dial 911<\/strong>, never call the township hall to reach police, fire, or medical assistance.<\/p>\n

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Lapeer County’s Emergency Notification System<\/a><\/p>\n

For Local<\/strong>\u00a0Police Protection<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

– Lapeer County Sheriff Department<\/a><\/p>\n

Oregon Township contracts with the Lapeer County Sheriffs Department for three full time police officers. The officers assigned to the township are employed by the County and are dispatched from Central Dispatch. Our Deputies are Jennifer Byrd, Joshua Bandur & Craig Ross. If you would like us to inspect a building site or your property while you are away from home (for the winter or for a shorter time), please call the Central Dispatch. If you need to speak to one of our deputies or for a non-emergency please call Central Dispatch at 667-0292<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For Medical Emergency<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

Oregon Township is a member of the Lapeer County Emergency Medical Services<\/a>.\u00a0 For non-serious medical issues that require the use of an ambulance call\u00a0the LCEMS direct 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (810) 664-1499<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For \u00a0Local Fire Protection<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

– City of Lapeer<\/a><\/p>\n

– Marathon Fire Authority<\/a><\/p>\n

Fire Protection Special Assessment<\/strong>
With the implementation of the Fire Protection Special Assessment, effective July 1, 2010, any residents who carry a \u201crider\u201d for additional fire-run coverage on their standard homeowner\u2019s insurance policy, may contact their insurance carrier to discuss the removal of the \u201crider\u201d. You will still need to obtain a burning permit and follow the Fire Protection Ordinance.
Fire Protection Ordinance<\/a><\/p>\n

Penalties for \u00a0Violation of Ordinance:<\/h6>\n

$250.00 for first violation, $500.00 for the second and $1000.00 for any violation there after.
Violations are as followed:<\/p>\n