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Lake Orion, Oakland County

Safety in Lake Orion

Who to call in Lake Orion, from Lake Orion Police Department to the gas and power lines for your utilities, and the town's crime in the last 12 reported months.

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  • Crime from police reports to the FBI
  • Storm, fire and CO steps

Quick reference

Lake Orion emergency numbers

Gas and power lines are for the companies the state's service maps place in Lake Orion.

Fire, crime, medical emergency Call 911 Notes Police, fire and EMS everywhere in Michigan.
Police, not an emergency Call Lake Orion Police Department Notes The non-emergency line is on the Lake Orion 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 Lake Orion

  • Violent crime: 3 reported in the 12 months through September 2026, 1.05 per 1,000 people, 25% fewer than the 12 months before.
  • Property crime: 7 reported, 2.45 per 1,000 people, 22% fewer than the 12 months before.
  • Who reports: Lake Orion Police Department, which serves about 2,853 people. Rates are per 1,000 of them.
  • In Oakland County: 27th lowest violent crime rate of the 46 towns ranked.
  • See Lake Orion crime month by month.

From the monthly reports Lake Orion 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

  1. 1

    Get out

    Leave right away and go where you can no longer smell gas. Natural gas has an added odor like rotten eggs.

  2. 2

    Call from outside

    Call 911, then your gas company: Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

Safety in nearby towns

Questions about safety in Lake Orion

4 questions

Who polices Lake Orion?
Lake Orion Police Department, which serves about 2,853 people.
What number do I call for a gas leak in Lake Orion?
Leave first, call 911, then Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
Is Lake Orion safe?
Lake Orion had 1.05 violent crimes per 1,000 people in the 12 months through September 2026, from Lake Orion Police Department's reports to the FBI.
What county is Lake Orion in?
Lake Orion is in Oakland County, Michigan.

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Updated October 2026. Rules and procedures change; confirm with the responsible office before a decision.

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