DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
September 2012
MOTT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Welcome to the Fall Semester
Our campuses are filled with students once again! There is so much on everyone’s mind during this time of year. Be sure campus safety and your personal safety is part of that.
Your Department of Public Safety is here for you. We are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week, 52 weeks a year. In addition to our public safety officers, there is always a certified
sworn officer on shift with full arrest powers.
We will assist you with accident reports, criminal investigations, crime prevention presentations
and domestic violence assistance.
You’ll find us helpful for answering questions, finding a room number, lost and found articles,
vehicle unlocks, jump starts, parking permits (where applicable) and low tire pressure.
We provide a 24 hour on-campus escort service and emergency medical assistance.
It doesn’t stop there, visit our webpage on www.mcc.edu for countless safety tips and information about our department and services. Visit us today!
Police Blotter
8-1 Report taken for the theft of cell phone, Prahl College Center
8-2 Subject arrested for an outstanding MCC warrant.
8-12 Attempted Larceny, Prahl College Center
8-14 Respond to a civil dispute in the Bear Bistro
8-15 Arrest of two subjects fighting in the Prahl College Center
8-16 Report taken for a stolen wallet from the Prahl College Center.
8-19 Responded to Woodside Church for a Breaking and Entering
8-28 Intoxicated person at the Regional Technology Center, facilitated transportation to
Hurley Medical Center
Inside this issue:
Call Us—We can help!
Welcome/Police Blotter
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EMERGENCY (810) 762-5666
Do 1 thing
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Non-Emergency (810) 762-0222
West Nile Virus
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Campus Closing (810) 232-8989
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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Do 1 thing—Be Informed
The Goal: Make sure everyone in your household can receive, understand and act on information received in
an emergency. Choose one of the following things to do this month to become better prepared.
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Make sure everyone in your family knows what to do when they hear emergency warnings. Whether these are outdoor sirens, phone calls from emergency management, or TV notifications. Talk to family members about what to do when emergency information is given.
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Get a NOAA Emergency Alert Radio. Weather can change very quickly. Severe weather may strike when
you’re sleeping or unaware of the forecast. A NOAA emergency alert radio can turn itself on when an
emergency alert is issued in your area. You can find these at most stores that sell electronics and prices
start at just $20!
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Make sure everyone in your household can communicate in a disaster. The way emergency information
is sent out in your community may not work for everyone. Make a plan now to accommodate special situations such as the hearing or sight impaired or those that don’t speak English well.
Getting correct information during an emergency is the key to taking safe action. Educate yourself and your
family today to be sure you’re ready to receive and understand emergency information.
Visit do1thing.com today.
The annual community
Halloween party is Oct. 26th.
Watch for more information soon
but consider a donation you’d like
to make!
West Nile Virus—Protect Yourself
The Center for Disease Control advises that the number of West Nile Virus cases is on the rise. The
virus is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. A mosquito gets it from feeding on an infected bird.
You can protect yourself by avoiding bites from mosquitoes. Spray your skin or clothing with an insect
repellent containing DEET, picariden or oil of lemon eucalyptus when you go outdoors. Always follow
the label instructions on these. Try covering up. Wear long sleeves, long pants and socks whenever
possible. Avoid mosquitoes. Limit the time you spend outdoors from dusk to dawn when mosquitoes
are most active and biting. Eliminate mosquito breeding places. Empty water from buckets, cans, pool
covers, flower pots and anywhere else you find standing water. Keep mosquitoes outside by fixing or
installing window and door screens.
If you suspect you may have been infected with the virus looks for these symptoms: high fever, headache, neck stiffness, and/or disorientation. Seek medical attention immediately for these severe symptoms. Some people have milder symptoms such as aches, tiredness, rash, and a headache. Most people develop no symptoms at all. Folks age 50+ are at a higher risk for developing symptoms so be
aware.
One bite is all it takes to make you ill and it can become deadly. Avoid mosquito bites.