FEMA News for Royal Oak Residents

Did you receive and complete your absentee ballot for the Tuesday November 2 Election? 

If you did then you can turn it in ANY TIME between now and 8:00 pm on Election Day Nov. 2.

City Hall is open from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm this Saturday, Oct. 30 and on Monday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Election Day hours on Tuesday are from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

You can bring your completed absentee ballot into the city clerk's office or use one of the two drop boxes in the civic center area: 

1. North side of city hall building on the sidewalk just east of the Troy Street entry on Second Street; or 

2. East side of city hall building at curb near the entrance.

Deadline for Absentee Ballots

The deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is 4:00 pm Monday, Nov. 1 and you must do so in person.

Ruck 22 March to End Veteran Suicide

SAVE THE DATE: Join us for the annual Ruck 22 March to End Veteran Suicide on Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10 AM.

For the past four years, on the Saturday before Veterans Day, Royal Oak has marched to raise awareness of the scourge of veteran suicide, and to raise money, food, and supplies for homeless or vulnerable vets.

By some estimates, 22 vets commit suicide every day.

In Royal Oak, the Veterans Events Committee hosts the Ruck 22 March and asks participants to load their rucks (ordinary backpacks are fine, too) with 22 lbs. of donations or 22 items to contribute to Veterans in need.

To date we have donated nearly $8,000 and thousands of pounds of food, clothing and household items to the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 154. This year's proceeds will be paid directly to the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center for providing mental health resources to Veterans.

REGISTER TODAY!

IF YOU GO:

What: Ruck 22 March
When: Saturday, Nov. 6 at 10:00 AM
Where: VFW Acorn Post 1669, 214 E 4th St
Items Needed:
- Clothing of all types & sizes (men’s, ladies, children’s, baby’s)
- Clothing accessories
- Shoes (all kinds)
- Baby items
- Books, toys
- Bedding
- Tools (all kinds)
- Jewelry and cosmetics
- Non-perishable food items

Aging In Place Work Groups Need Your Expertise & Time

We need you! Yes, you! The Royal Oak Senior Services and Aging in Place Task Force through an online survey and series of in-person focus groups (pre COVID) has worked to collect opinions and ideas and how to make Royal Oak the city you can live at any age.
Now is the time to put research into action and we need residents and individuals with expertise in the areas of six domains (listed below) to review and identify which existing programs and agencies can support the initiatives. Each work group will also strive to develop solutions to unmet needs in the city.

Beginning in early 2022, each of the six domain work groups will meet in-person approximately five to six times. If any of these topics concern you and we know they do, please sign-up for one of the work groups here.  

1. Outdoor and/or Public Spaces - parks, sidewalks, public buildings.
2.Transportation - how do we get around town and how will we do this as we age?  We really need people with expertise in this area!
3. Housing – This group is full.
4. Community Engagement and Inclusion - do you engage socially, how can you find a job, do you feel respected in the community?
5. Community and Health Services – This group is almost full!
6. Communication - what's going on in Royal Oak and the surrounding area, where and how can you find and receive this information?  We need another expert in this group!

Questions, please call Susan Barkman at 248-246-3204

Support Traffic Safety from Oct. 29 - Nov. 11

Pedestrians and bicyclists are much more likely to suffer an injury or fatality in a traffic crash than drivers. In fact, while pedestrian and bicycle crashes make up approximately 2 percent of all traffic crashes, they account for almost 30 percent of all traffic fatalities in Southeast Michigan.

With the increased interest in walking and biking across the region, it is everyone’s responsibility to keep our streets safe for all users, especially those most vulnerable. 

Learn more.