POLITICSAug 3 · 10:00 UTCBRIDGEDETROITNushrat Rahman

Detroit promised language access. Recent emergencies exposed gaps.

Detroit failed to translate emergency announcements about hazardous smoke and extreme heat, violating a language access ordinance. City officials acknowledge gaps and are developing a comprehensive plan to improve translations for non-English speakers, including hiring additional staff and evaluating processes with a contractor.

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City of DetroitorganizationMichigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC)organizationChristine SauvépersonMayor Mary SheffieldpersonJohn RoachpersonCivil Rights, Inclusion and Opportunity (CRIO)organizationOffice of Immigrant AffairsorganizationLanguageLineorganization

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