Be Ready!

Comprehensive community readiness involves a complete cycle of efforts by local government, public, and private (especially individual families) that ensure that they can mitigate (prevent), prepare, respond, and recover from emergencies and disasters. The information provided in this and related pages are intended for homes and small businesses.

Be Ready!

Osceola County Emergency Management’s

Steps to Preparedness.

Osceola County Emergency Management

(231) 832-6172 P.O.Box 25, Reed City MI. 49677 www.osceolacountyemd.org

Become Familiar With Basic Emergency Preparedness Guidance

Agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the American Red Cross publish recognized guidance on emergency preparedness. These guidance resources are the first step towards emergency preparedness.

“Are You Ready”

Independent Study Guide

http://www.ready.gov

Dept. of Homeland Security

“A Family Preparedness Guide”

by the Michigan State Police

Emergency Management & Homeland Security Division

http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm

F.E.M.A.

http://www.redcross.org

By the American Red Cross

http://www.prepare.org

By the American Red Cross

Develop A Family Disaster Plan and Disaster Supply Kit

A family disaster plan is vital for every citizen. As learned in step 1, knowing what to do in an emergency/disaster is critical. Also, having the basic items that you would need in case you had to evacuate your home or unable to return to your home is vital.

www.disasterhelp.org

Know Community Warning Systems

Knowing how your community plans to notify you of disasters is a vital part of preparedness. Osceola County utilizes several methods for alert and warning. The primary method of which is NOAA Weather Radio, Reverse 911 (CityWatch), and TV and radio.

NOAA Weather Radio

· Live NOAA Weather Radio!

· NOAA Weather Radio Home Page

· How to purchase a NOAA radio