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Dear Neighbor,<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As your State Senator, I am continuously honored to serve the communities of Northwest Detroit, Redford Township, Livonia, Farmington, and Farmington Hills, in part by connecting you with resources available to you as well as with upcoming events in our community.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n As always, please feel free to reach out to my office if I may ever be of assistance to you. You can email us at senmcavanagh@senate.michigan.gov<\/a>or by calling 517-373-7748.<\/span><\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n In service,<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” custom_margin=”-20px|auto||auto||” custom_padding=”||12px|||”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/senatedems.com\/cavanagh\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-11-100327.png” _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” alt=”Mary Cavanagh signature” title_text=”Screenshot 2024-03-11 100327″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.3″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Mary Cavanagh<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Resources<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Wayne County Cooling Centers<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As temperatures rise throughout the summer season, the need for cooling centers also grows. Many Wayne County cooling centers provide services like cold air, water bottles, and charging stations for electronic devices. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here is a <\/span>link<\/span><\/a> to the official Wayne County website and list of currently open cooling centers.<\/span>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n DHHS SCAM ALERT<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is aware of an instance in which a scammer is spoofing the phone number to an MDHHS office to try to sell people health insurance coverage. There was a report of a call that was spoofing the phone number of the MDHHS Gratiot\/7 Mile Road office in Wayne County.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To seem more official, scammers often use a process known as “spoofing” – when a call appears to be coming from a legitimate government phone number. The caller may also sound professional and be very persuasive.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anyone who receives a phone call they suspect to be a scam should hang up the phone. No one should give out personal information to an unsolicited caller. Those who wish to make a report about potential scams, price-gouging and any other violation of the Michigan Consumer Protection Act can do so with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection team by <\/span>filing a complaint online<\/span><\/a> or by calling 877-765-8388.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n MDHHS, MSP remind Michigan families about availability of free gun locks as part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As part of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Michigan State Police (MSP) are reminding Michigan families about the availability of free gun locks at MDHHS county offices and some local health departments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Cable-style gun locks from Project ChildSafe are being offered as part of an effort to protect children from unsecured firearms. Purchased using $500,000 in state funding in the FY24 MSP budget, 75,000 gun locks have been made available while supplies last.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In 2020, firearms injuries became the number one cause of death for children in the United States and Michigan, surpassing motor vehicle deaths and those caused by other injuries.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Public Act 17 of 2023,<\/span><\/a> which took effect Feb. 13, 2024, generally requires individuals to keep stored or unattended firearms unloaded and locked with a locking device or stored in a locked box or container if it is known or reasonably should be known that a minor is, or is likely to be, present on the premises.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Michigan residents can visit their <\/span>local MDHHS office<\/span><\/a> to request one of the free gun locks while supplies last, and they can also check with their <\/span>local health department<\/span><\/a>, some of which will have gun locks available. MDHHS staff who make home visits will also be able to access gun locks if a client has a need or wants to request one.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Free gun locks can also be obtained through <\/span>Project ChildSafe police partners across the state<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Gun lock installation instructions are included within the product\u2019s packaging and available on the <\/span>Project ChildSafe website<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Storm Damage Resources<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Many have been affected by the storms that swept across Michigan recently. Below are hyperlinked resources from the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) that you may find useful as you work with your insurance company to file a claim and repair damages<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Additional information regarding severe weather preparedness is available on the <\/span>DIFS website<\/span><\/a>. Consumers having issues with their insurer or claims process may file a complaint with DIFS at<\/span> Michigan.gov\/DIFScomplaints<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please feel free to contact the Office of Consumer Services toll free at 877-999-6442 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with any questions you or your constituents may have. DIFS can help answer questions regarding what an insurer must do and help explain policy language.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n DIFS Consumer Counselor: Insurance Policies and How to Claim What is Yours<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n DIFS Guide to Resolving Insurance Problems\/Complaint Form<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How to be \u201cClaim Smart\u201d<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n DIFS Consumer Counselor: Homeownership vs. Repair Cost Policies<\/span><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n InsuranceClaims Tracking Sheet<\/span><\/a>\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0 More Storm Resources from EGLE:<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n With the tragic devastation caused by the tornadoes that recently ripped through southwest Michigan, the realities of storm season are fresh on our minds. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) encourages Michiganders to prepare as much as possible for severe storm events prior to them occurring. Here are some resources they recommend starting with:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>MIReady Webpage<\/span><\/b><\/a> provides ample resources to help residents prepare for emergencies like natural disasters, homeland security threats, and power outages.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The<\/span> EGLE Storm Recovery Webpage<\/span><\/b><\/a> page provides resources that help local officials, emergency responders, recycling and disposal vendors, and residents respond to storm emergencies. It provides details on<\/span> managing storm debris<\/span><\/a>,<\/span> how to stay informed during an emergency<\/span><\/a>, and<\/span> how to get an emergency disposal permit<\/span><\/a> in the aftermath of a storm.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Local officials, disposal and recycling vendors, and emergency responders are encouraged to use EGLE\u2019s NEW <\/span>Storm Debris Planning Tool<\/span><\/b><\/a> before a storm<\/span><\/i> occurs<\/span><\/i>,<\/span><\/i><\/b> to troubleshoot how to remove excess waste during an emergency, preventing a nuance, public health threat, or environmental threat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Explore High-Wage, In-Demand Careers<\/span><\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Businesses across Michigan need highly skilled workers in sectors such as agriculture, construction, education, energy, healthcare, hospitality, information technology, manufacturing, mobility and outdoor recreation. Many of these high-demand, high-wage careers do not require a four-year degree and have pathways that focus on credentials, certificates, on-the-job training and Registered Apprenticeships.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n To learn more about high-wage, in-demand career opportunities in the professional trades, Michiganders can explore the following resources:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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