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Friends,\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the holiday season approaches and the weather starts getting colder, I urge you to take precautions to protect yourself and your family against the COVID-19 and flu viruses so that we may all enjoy healthy and happy holiday gatherings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Included in this newsletter below is information about expanded hours of operation at Secretary of State branch offices, winter emergency preparedness tips, a reminder to stay wary of scam emails and other cyber threats, along with an additional reminder to check your carbon monoxide detectors.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As always, it\u2019s an honor to serve you. Please don\u2019t hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

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Dayna Polehanki
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SECRETARY OF STATE OFFICES TO OFFER EVENING HOURS ON WEDNESDAYS\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

As of Nov. 3, Secretary of State offices have shifted Wednesday hours to stay open until 7 p.m. to provide services to residents who cannot visit offices during traditional business hours.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Visits during Wednesday evening hours on Nov. 3 are now available for booking at Michigan.gov\/SOS<\/a>. Wednesday hours will now be 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The department releases thousands of office visits twice per day, every business day for residents to book online at Michigan.gov\/SOS<\/a> or by calling 888-SOS-MICH. Residents can also walk up to any office and they will be served immediately if there is availability or assisted with scheduling a return visit at a time convenient for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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WINTER EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS TIPS\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

With winter weather approaching and Nov. 7-13 recognized as Winter Hazards Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP\/EMHSD) is encouraging Michigan residents to prioritize winter emergency preparedness.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To prepare your home for winter:\u00a0\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n