The bill amends the Emergency Management Act of 1976 by adding a new section, 10a, which establishes protocols for notifying residents about dangerous levels of E. coli or sewage in county waters. If a drain commissioner, public works commissioner, or water resources commissioner, or their designee, determines that such contamination exists, they are required to notify the county's emergency management coordinator within 12 hours. Following this notification, the emergency management coordinator must issue a "brown alert" to residents within the same timeframe, providing critical information about the contamination's location and associated health risks.

The bill defines a "brown alert" as an emergency alert disseminated through the Wireless Emergency Alerts system, specifically concerning dangerous levels of E. coli or sewage. It also clarifies what constitutes a "dangerous level" by referencing the maximum contaminant levels established under federal law. This legislative change aims to enhance public safety and ensure timely communication regarding water quality issues in Michigan counties.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 30.401, 30.421