Ferndale, Michigan

Ferndale Fire has multiple reports of downed electrical wires caused by snow on trees & power lines. Check out @DTE_Energy's guide to power lines: bit.ly/3HBZcgd If in doubt, DO NOT check it out. Contact DTE or call 911 #fire #powersafety #snowstorm

❗We're hearing reports of flooding/basement backups. Please report them to SeeClickFix to help track high-problem areas. ferndalemi.gov/contact/report Oakland County is also tracking damage reports for cleanup at bit.ly/3QTDA4w. Visit ferndalemi.gov/resources/rain… for more info.

Ferndale is making an update to the zoning laws that shape our community. How can you get involved with shaping the future of Ferndale's zoning laws? Share your input at an engagement activity! Visit zoneferndale.com for all the details and ways to get involved.

Fire Department reports that the source of the earlier gas smell was wastewater from a local sewer, not a gas exposure. There are no safety hazards, the incident is closed, & all units have cleared the scene. bit.ly/3Q2nWDu

Alert: The Ferndale Fire Department is investigating and monitoring elevated gas levels in the area of W. Jarvis & Wanda bit.ly/3Q2nWDu

The Splash Pad is ready to splash! This free feature at 1615 E. Lewiston St will open on Friday, May 26, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily. Rules/emergency info are posted on-site. Please keep the splash pad clean and food-free. Enjoy, and thank you Ferndale Parks & Rec!💧

City Departments will be testing fire hydrants this week, primarily on the East side of the City. You may see brown water, which is a normal result of the hydrant opening. If you see brown water, run your cold water for 5-10 minutes. Learn more at bit.ly/440a6WT.

For the first time, the City is participating in No Mow May, an initiative encouraging residents to mow less in support of pollinators and other environmental factors. 🌿🐝 Grass and weed enforcement will be suspended in May, so no citations! Register at bit.ly/41Cbopc.

Yard waste pickup begins on Monday, April 3, 2023. Yard waste—grass, leaves, small sticks, and weeds—is collected weekly on your regular trash day. Yard waste should be in a reusable container with a Ferndale Yard Waste label (available at City Hall and DPW) or paper kraft bags.

The snow emergency has officially expired as of 8:00 a.m. today, Thursday, January 26. Thank you all for moving your vehicles, shoveling your walkways, and helping the Police and Public Works professionals do their job. And thank you to our staff for all your hard work!🧡

A SNOW EMERGENCY begins tonight at 8PM and ends tomorrow at 8AM. Learn more at bit.ly/3WwMfJu. Fast facts: *Vehicles must be off the streets or parked in free parking lots *No waste collection delay *Clear walkways and public spaces to keep our community accessible!

Here's the adorable reaction video! 🥺

A Ferndale family reported they had lost a special "binkie" (AKA blanket) in Downtown Ferndale. Our Public Works Department searched all day and eventually found the blanket, cleaned it, and returned it to its family. Thank you Derek (below) and our DDA for making this happen!💖

🚨PLEASE AVOID THE WITHINGTON PARKING LOT. The storm has led to a downed line/electrical-pole fire; the Fire Department is unable to extinguish it currently because it’s energized. DO NOT APPROACH THE AREA.

The August 2 Primary Election is tomorrow! Are you prepared? 🗳️ Refresh yourself on all of the election information, processes, polling locations, and more at bit.ly/3zQ99Uc.

Leroy St residents between Livernois and Allen will experience a waste pickup delay today due to milling occurring in the area. Pickup will take place tomorrow morning. You don't need to bring your waste bins back in, you can leave them at the curb. Thank you for your patience!

We're so proud of our Ferndale Fire Department for conquering the Fight For Air Climb. They climbed down the Upper Levels of Comerica Park, totaling 2,123 stairs! They raised over $2,000 in funding for the American Lung Association. Way to go, team! 🚒💪bit.ly/3w1vI4X

It's here! 🙌 Residents can now pick up free compost at Geary Park, Wilson Park, Harding Park, Martin Road Park, and the Kulick Center.

Tonight's Planning Commission meeting has been canceled due to lack of quorum. Please see ferndalemi.gov/council-meetin… for info about upcoming meetings.

The City of Ferndale has a commitment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035. We've created a Climate Action Solutions Survey to better understand the barriers and opportunities of clean energy for Ferndale’s broader carbon transition toward the 2035 goal. bit.ly/37dSg9M