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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. |
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Be Ready! |
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Osceola County Emergency Management provides the following information to support community preparedness based on standard guidelines. However, the following information is specifically designed to follow the guidance provided by FEMA’s IS-22 “Are You Ready?” program. |
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Osceola County Emergency Management (231) 832-6172 P.O.Box 25, Reed City MI. 49677 www.osceolacountyemd.org |
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· Know what community warning systems are in place and how they will be used · Purchase and program a NOAA Weather Radio in your home/business · Know about the Mecosta/Osceola CityWatch notification system · Know what local radio and television stations may broadcast emergency information · Know if your community is covered by a warning siren |
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· Become familiar with basic emergency preparedness through established guidance provided by FEMA, the American Red Cross, and other sources · Utilize existing resources to guide your preparedness activities, especially in developing an emergency plan and emergency kit |
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LEARN ABOUT LOCAL HAZARDS · Become familiar what hazards are likely to affect you · Learn what special plans are in place to address local hazards |
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BECOME INVOLVED · Join a volunteer organization or activity such as amateur radio, fire department, American Red Cross, or any of the numerous other volunteer based emergency service organizations. Your community needs you! · Volunteer with emergency management projects such as training, disaster drills, or planning. · Review your facility, school, or other emergency plan · Etc. |