Denton Township (Roscommon, MI)

Our Offices will be CLOSED for Staff Training Monday 4/20 thru Thursday 4/23*
*EXCEPTION: The Clerk’s Office will be open on Monday 4/20 & Tuesday 4/21
We will reopen fully on Thursday 4/23 @ 1:00pm

Contact Information

Fire Department

Emergency Medical

Police Department

Emergency Departments

**If you have an emergency, please dial 911**

General Information

Roscommon County Emergency Management has begun utilizing a new service to access important, valuable community information when you need it, using the latest technology. The agency will create and publish messages through the Nixle Community Information Service. Nixle will then deliver this information to you instantly via text, email, and/or web message. Notifications can also be accessed online at Nixle’s web site at www.nixle.com.
 
Example messages may include weather warnings, missing children as well as other relevant safety and community information.
 
The service is secure, reliable and easy for our group to use. You decide what information you want and whether you want it sent to your cell phone, email, or just simply over the web.
 
Please register now at the company’s main web site: www.nixle.com or text “ROSCOMMON” to 888777 to receive emergency text messages. The service is free; stay informed!

Are You Prepared in Case of an Emergency?

Weather preparedness is on our minds as the seasons change and storms brew. Are you prepared? See the list of resources below for important safety precautions.

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Departments

Fire Department

Fire Department
(989) 366-5900

Burn Permits

Denton Township does require a burn permit for one half acre parcel or larger. Before stopping by the office to fill out a burn permit, please go to www.michigan.gov/burnpermit and use the “interactive map” to view the burn conditions for our area. 

If a burn permit is issued it is important to find out if burning is permitted each day, it could prevent possible mishaps and/or fines. Please call 1-866-922-2876 or view the “interactive map”.

Campfires do not require a burn permit. Please refer to Denton Township Ordinance, Chapter 118. Burning, Open for more information.

Emergency Medical

Emergency Medical
​(989) 366-8083

Police Department
**If you have an emergency, please dial 911**

Police Department
Phone: (989) 366-4518
Address: 2559 S. Gladwin Road Prudenville Michigan
Email: police@dentontownship-mi.org

To contact the Denton Township Police Department for a non-emergency question, you may call and leave a message at (989) 366-4518 and an officer will return your call. You may also call Central Dispatch on their non-emergency number (989) 275-0911 and ask that an officer return to the office when available.

View Police Reports

The Denton Township Police will do checks of your property while you are away from home. All you need to do is fill out the Property Check form and return it to the Township Office:
Property Check Form

Enforcement Officer
Denton Township now has an ordinance enforcement officer. He will be enforcing the township’s ordinances that are enforceable through Municipal Civil Infractions (MCI).

To contact him, please call the Denton Township Police Office at (989) 366-4518 or email him at jcini@dentontownship-mi.org

 

Resources

Severe Weather 101

Emergency Home and Disaster Safety

How to Protect Your Home From Flood Damage

Tornado Safety Guide

Fire Safety in the Home

Basic Disaster Supplies Kit

Hurricane Preparedness - Be Ready

Winter Safety Preparedness

Lightning Safety Tips

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