When six inches or more of snow has fallen, the City of Westland may declare a snow emergency. Such declaration will be made through the major electronic news media that residents are encouraged to monitor during inclement weather.

You are then required to remove any vehicle from the city right-of-way.  Failure to do so could result in your vehicle being towed and/or ticketed.  Major roads are plowed first followed by specified bus routes (routes are determined by the Wayne-Westland Schools).  The City will also plow/salt overpasses, hills, curves and the intersections in subdivisions.

The City of Westland Fire Department responded to Waynewood Apartments at approximately 6 PM on Monday, December 13, 2010. Thirty-nine families (78 people) had been displaced 12 days before Christmas. The Westland Fire Department immediately established a donation center for the families at their Main Station, which was then moved to the Friendship Center due to the large amount of physical donations from hundreds of generous people throughout Southeast Michigan.  In an attempt to help these families, Mayor William R. Wild, UAW Local 900, the Westland Fire Department and Marvaso's Italian Grille also held a fundraiser on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Marvaso's Italian Grille. With additional donations from Westland FF's Local 1279, Westland Community Foundation, Meijer®, Olympic Coney, Mary Dennings Cake Shoppe, D.A.V. Thrift Store, Waynewood Apartment Managing Company and various other corporations and civic groups, total monies collected came to the amount of $50,779.64. The Fire Department would like to thank everyone that helped out on behalf of the Waynewood families. If you are still interested in donating, please contact Fire Captain John Adams at (734) 467-3261.

Low-income Westland residents may be eligible for assistance with utility bills and weatherizing their homes during the winter months.  Senior citizens are protected from utility shut-offs from November to March. However, they are required to contact DTE and/or Consumers Energy to inquire if they are eligible for the Winter Protection Plan. 

The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW) provides energy assistance to low-income families and individuals during times of financial crisis. Often times a family can make payment arrangements for utility balances beyond the THAW contribution. Wayne Metropolitan Community Action Agency processes applications for assistance under THAW. For more information, contact Katrina Kelly at (734) 729-7635. The Wayne-Westland Salvation Army also accepts applications for energy assistance. Contact the office at (734) 722-3660. 

Beginning January 4, residents may drop off their tree at the City of Westland Recycling Center located at the rear of the DPS building at 37137 Marquette. Trees may be dropped off during regular operating hours Monday - Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trees should be free of lighting, tinsel and decorations. All trees received will be chipped and recycled for use at the City of Westland Community Garden and other locations. Trees will be accepted through January 17. Christmas trees will continue to be picked up curbside for residents unable to drop their tree off at the recycling center; however, they will not be recycled. For more information, please click here or call (734) 728-1770.

On December 10, 2010, twenty children and their families participated in "Shopping with a Hero" at the Meijer® on Warren Rd in Westland. This has become an annual event with Meijer®, the Westland Goodfellows and the City's Police and Fire departments. This was one of several ways the City of Westland celebrated the holiday season while giving back to the community.Members of each department took a child in need and shopped with them for Christmas, while Meijer® generously donated gift cards for each child and a very large gift basket for the families. The event also included a visit from Santa and party in the store.

Weatherization Assistance is a home energy conservation program providing services to low-income residents. Families receiving weatherization services can expect heating costs to be reduced 20-25 percent, amounting to about $300 saving per year.  Eligible projects include floor insulation, storm windows, window repair/replacement, programmable thermostat, furnace and duct repair or replacement, roof repairs, etc. Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency manages the Weatherization Program for Wayne County, including residents of Westland.  Contact Jeff Boyd, Weatherization Director, at (734) 284-6999.