Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has designated the week of April 12-18, 2015 as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Oakland County. The county’s Homeland Security Division will engage in various public education activities that week. Plus, it will conduct a countywide test of the Outdoor Warning System at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. “Preparedness saves lives and property,” Patterson said. “Families, schools and businesses should all have an emergency plan in place in the event of … [Read more...]