While we've made great progress in vaccinating over 585,000 Wayne County residents in just a few months' time, there is more work to be done to reach a vaccination rate of 70 percent, the national goal defined by public health experts as what's needed to reach herd immunity and halt the pandemic. We are close to reaching 64 percent, and our team is laser focused on keeping all community members healthy and safe. Help us get the word out by watching and sharing our new video:

All Michigan residents over the age of 12 are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, which is safe, effective, and available at no cost. Do your part for our community and get your vaccine (or your family's) today if you haven't yet!

Please visit WayneCounty.com/covid19, text 'WAYNE VAX' to 48355, or call 1-866-610-3885 for the latest information.

Wayne County Health Department vaccination clinics are located at:

ACCESS - Dearborn
6450 Maple St.
Dearborn, MI 48126
Walk-ins Welcome
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Ecorse Senior Citizens Center
4072 W. Jefferson Ave.
Ecorse, MI 48229
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Faith Tabernacle Church
16548 Hamilton Ave.
Highland Park, MI 48203
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Flat Rock Community Center
1 Maguire Street
Flat Rock, MI 48134
Walk-ins Welcome
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Hamtramck Health Center
9021 Joseph Campau Ave.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
Walk-ins Welcome
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM; Wednesday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Lincoln Park Community Center
3525 Dix Highway
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Walk-ins Welcome
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

River Rouge City Hall
10600 W. Jefferson Ave.
River Rouge, MI 48218
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 2:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Schoolcraft College
VisTaTech Center
18600 Haggerty Rd.
Livonia, MI 48152
Walk-ins Welcome
Only available for ages 18 and older
OPEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wayne County Community College
Downriver Campus
21000 Northline Rd.
Taylor, MI 48180
Walk-ins Welcome
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wayne County Community College
Ted Scott Campus
9555 Haggerty Rd.
Belleville, MI 48111
Walk-ins Welcome
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Wayne County Community College
Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center
19305 Vernier Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
Walk-ins Welcome
Only available for ages 18 and older
OPEN: Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays 2:30 AM - 8:30 PM

Wayne Health Center
33030 Van Born Rd.
Wayne, MI 48184
Pfizer available for ages 12 and older
OPEN: Mondays and Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

The toll-free number is managed in partnership with The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW).

• Public Information Line: 734-287-7870
• Vaccine Information: https://www.waynecounty.com/covid19/vaccination.aspx
• Prevention - Tips & Best Practices: https://www.waynecounty.com/covid19/prevention.asp
• CDC Guidance: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• Wayne County Dashboard: http://wayne.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/
• Wayne County Employment Opportunities: https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/job-postings.aspx

Last month's heavy rain and subsequent flooding have presented so many challenges for the broader Wayne County community. It will take all of us to help those most impacted because this is an all-hands-on-deck effort:

• VOLUNTEER: https://forms.gle/msxDGT1QpXrsv9ge6
• REQUEST CLEAN UP ASSISTANCE: https://forms.gle/xuGsRbaNt79hss3H7

Our team has been working around the clock to help residents, assisting homeowners across the county, including over 30 in Highland Park. We will continue to partner with city, county, state, and federal leaders to ensure that those most impacted get the support and relief they need.

• REPORT DAMAGE: It is critical that all residents document flood damage, however minor, and report said damage to their local community here.

I was proud to participate in the Midwest Invitational Rodeo last month in Belleville. It was an honor to support these fantastic horsemen and women. Too often history ignores that roughly one of four Old West cowboys were Black. The Midwest Invitational Rodeo participants are continuing a long and proud tradition of Black horsemen and women as well as ensuring the next generation has the opportunity to learn this great sport.

Check out the event highlights here:

On June 24, police officers from the 10th Precinct, members of the 10th precinct Community Relations Organization and the Wayne County Constituent Relations team did a surprise drive-by birthday motorcade to celebrate the 94th birthday of Ms. Willie Mae Martin. Tene Ramsey of the Constituent Relations team presented Ms. Martin with a birthday certificate from Wayne County.

Each week, our External Affairs team actively attends community and neighborhood association meetings and would love to join yours to share the latest in Wayne County news. Please email all relevant details to Kyle Lopes at klopes@waynecounty.com.