Gladwin County
Emergency Management & Homeland Security
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Fireworks Rules & Safety
Have a garden hose to put out any potential fires which could occur. Be aware of dry conditions by checking the DNR Fire Map. Exercise caution and be safe.
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Heat Health & Safety
High body temperatures can cause severe illness or even death. Read on to learn more about the different types of heat illnesses.
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Boating Safety
Check the weather before heading out and what the waves are forecasted to be for the day. Have appropriate life jackets for everyone aboard. Have at least two ways to receive weather updates and have an emergency plan.
Campground Safety
Make sure to check the weather before you leave. Have at least two ways to receive weather alerts and updates. Make sure to know the places available to take shelter in case of emergency.
Flood Safety & Policies
Do not wait to investigate flood insurance. You can get it any time. Check the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to determine your options regarding flood insurance. Check your policy/ask your insurance agent to clarify your coverage.
Storm Safety
During storms and the aftermath, cell towers may be overcrowded. Texting may be a better option or communicate via radio if you can. Make sure to have a means to charge your phone, such as a power bank, car charger and/or wall charger.
View information for sheltering tips for houses, mobile homes and multi-story buildings.
Carbon Monoxide
Portable generators must be used outside to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Understanding all CO risks helps you better protect your family from this invisible, odorless danger. Watch the video below to learn more.
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Emergency Business Contact
Help First Responders contact you in the event of an emergency at your business. Fill out the linked form below and update your business's emergency contact information with your Gladwin County First Responders.
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Wildfire Season
YOUR FIRE = YOUR COST
Brush and vegetation is okay. Household or construction materials of any type = NO!
ALL outside fires are your responsibility to contain.
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Emergency Management Director
Duties and Responsibilities
The Gladwin County Office of Emergency Management/Homeland Security is the local face of the Department of Homeland Security. Emergency Management coordinates emergency and other disaster activities. Responsibilities include the five phases of Emergency Management.
- Prevention focuses on natural disasters, man-made hazards, and terrorist activities. Preventive measures provide protection; however, not all disasters can be prevented. Loss of life, injury, and property damage, can be limited with planning.
- Preparedness is an evolving cycle of planning, organizing, training, equipping, and evaluation.
Training on, and exercising plans focus on readiness to respond to incidents and emergencies. - Response is the coordination and management of resources. It uses the Incident Command System in an all-hazards approach; to protect life, property, and the environment. This phase is a reaction to disasters and emergencies.
- Recovery: This phase begins immediately after the threat to human life has subsided. The goal is to restore critical community functions, manage stabilization efforts, and return to normal activities.
- Mitigation lessens the impact of disasters and emergencies to reduce loss of life and property.
Structural mitigation actions change the characteristics of buildings or the environment.
Non-structural mitigation entails adopting or changing building codes, and local ordinances.
Gladwin County has an Emergency Operations Plan with contingencies for all types of disasters. The plan is updated for changes in the community and potential threats.
The Emergency Management Director works with the requirements of the Department of Homeland Security and from the Michigan State Police Emergency Management/Homeland Security Division. The Director also prepares grant applications, periodically inspects equipment, develops the Hazard Mitigation Plan, conducts readiness drills, and maintains relationships with first responders and other agencies throughout Gladwin County.
