Howell, Livingston County
Safety in Howell
Who to call in Howell, from Howell Police Department to the gas and power lines for your utilities, and the town's crime in the last 12 reported months.
- Numbers from official sources
- Crime from police reports to the FBI
- Storm, fire and CO steps
Quick reference
Howell emergency numbers
Gas and power lines are for the companies the state's service maps place in Howell.
| Fire, crime, medical emergency | Call 911 | Notes Police, fire and EMS everywhere in Michigan. |
| Police, not an emergency | Call Howell Police Department | Notes The non-emergency line is on the Howell website. |
| Gas leak, Consumers Energy customers | Call 911, then 800-477-5050 | Notes Leave the building first and call from outside. |
| Power out or a line down, DTE Energy | Call (800) 477-4747 | Notes Stay at least 25 feet from downed lines. Call 911 if anyone is in danger. |
| Poisoning (people) | Call 1-800-222-1222 | Notes Poison Help line, confidential, any hour. |
| Mental health or suicide crisis | Call Call or text 988 | Notes 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. |
| Food, housing or utility help | Call 211 | Notes Michigan 211 connects you with local programs. |
| Before digging in your yard | Call 811 | Notes MISS DIG marks underground utility lines. |
Crime
Crime in Howell
- Violent crime: 16 reported in the 12 months through August 2026, 1.62 per 1,000 people, 33% more than the 12 months before.
- Property crime: 53 reported, 5.37 per 1,000 people, 4% more than the 12 months before.
- Who reports: Howell Police Department, which serves about 9,875 people. Rates are per 1,000 of them.
- In Livingston County: 6th lowest violent crime rate of the 6 towns ranked.
- See Howell crime month by month.
From the monthly reports Howell Police Department sends the FBI. A rate counts the crimes reported, not every crime that happened.
Gas leaks
What to do if you smell gas
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Get out
Leave right away and go where you can no longer smell gas. Natural gas has an added odor like rotten eggs.
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Call from outside
Call 911, then your gas company: Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
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Do not make sparks
No matches, lighters, switches, phones, doorbells or garage door openers near the leak, and do not go back in until the utility says it is safe.
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Repair with a pro
After the utility makes it safe, hire a licensed pro for the gas line repair.
Carbon monoxide
Carbon monoxide safety
- Put CO detectors on every level and near sleeping areas, and test them monthly.
- Know the signs: headache, dizziness, nausea, tiredness and confusion. People who are asleep may not notice.
- If the alarm sounds, get everyone to fresh air, call 911 and stay out until the fire department says it is safe.
- Run generators outside, at least 20 feet from doors, windows and air intakes, never in a garage.
- Have the furnace, boiler and water heater checked every year.
Fire safety
Home fire safety checklist
- Smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level, basement included.
- Test alarms monthly and replace each alarm every 10 years.
- Clean the dryer vent to cut lint buildup.
- Have flickering lights and warm outlets looked at by an electrician.
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Sources
- Howell crime, month by month
- FBI Crime Data Explorer: agency reports (via the platform's monthly read)
- Michigan Public Service Commission, Electric and Natural Gas Utility Service Areas
- DTE Energy: gas leaks
- Consumers Energy: gas leaks
- SEMCO Energy Gas: gas leaks and emergencies
- Poison Help line
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
- Michigan 211
- MISS DIG 811
- National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac
Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.