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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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.

Text Box: Osceola County Emergency Management 2010

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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.

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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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reverse 911 (CityWatch)

· Sample NOAA Message (audio file)

· NOAA Weather Radio Home Page

· NOAA Weather Radio Purchasing Guidelines

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Television

· TV9&10 News

· TV 7&4 News                                     

· Fox 33 News     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Radio

· WTCM Radio (103.5FM)               

· WBRN Radio (109.0FM / 1460AM)

· WYBR Radio (102.3FM)

· WDEE Radio (97.3FM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Become Aware of Hazards

THIS SECTION UNDER CONSTRUCTION!  TO BE COMPLETED SOON!

Updated January 19th, 2009

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