Residents near a normally sleepy crossroads in northern Oakland County were told to hunker down yesterday evening as police responded to what they called an active incident in Rose Township.
People living around the intersection of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road were urged to shelter in place, stay inside, lock their doors and call 911 if they noticed anything out of the ordinary while first responders handled the situation.
What officials are saying
The alert focused on the area surrounding West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road. North Oakland County Fire Authority Assistant Chief Tim Seal asked residents to remain indoors and call 911, according to ClickOnDetroit.
As of the outlet’s last night update, police had not released information about what prompted the response or whether they were searching for anyone in particular, leaving neighbors to wait it out inside while officers worked the scene.
Shelter-in-place explained
Oakland County's emergency page explains sheltering in place as staying where you are, whether that is your home, workplace or a nearby building, until officials give the all clear.
The county advises residents to lock exterior doors and windows, shut off heating and cooling systems if directed, seal gaps if needed, and stay tuned to local media or the county’s OakAlert system for official instructions. It also suggests keeping a basic shelter kit on hand that includes water, a radio, spare batteries and first aid supplies.
Local context
Rose Township is a largely rural community in northern Oakland County, with township offices in Holly and emergency services provided in partnership with the North Oakland County Fire Authority. The intersection mentioned in the alert sits in a mix of residential and rural properties where residents typically rely on county and township agencies for emergency notifications.
Officials have asked people to steer clear of the area while responders complete their work.
Where to get updates
Oakland County directs residents to follow local media and sign up for OakAlert for real-time emergency notifications, and its sheltering in place guidance links directly to the alert system for official messages.
Local outlets, including ClickOnDetroit, have said they will update coverage as new information is released. Anyone in the immediate vicinity is asked to follow law enforcement instructions and reserve 911 calls for true emergencies.
