Montmorency County Emergency Management

06/16/2026

06/11/2026

With storms rolling into the area over the next few days, now is a great time to test your preparedness with this fun interactive game. The highest possible score is 1,001 points!

Don't be discouraged if you don't achieve a perfect score—most people won't. However, a good goal is to score at least 400 points, which indicates you have some important preparedness measures in place.

A big thank you to Michigan Storm Chasers for creating and sharing this engaging preparedness tool. While you're at it, consider following them as well—they're another excellent source for weather information, storm updates, and preparedness tips.

06/11/2026

Please take advantage of these two valuable training opportunities offered by Partners in Prevention. Learn essential su***de intervention skills through ASIST (Applied Su***de Intervention Skills Training) and gain the knowledge and confidence to support young people by participating in Youth Mental Health First Aid.

Registration is required, but both courses are provided at no cost. Don't miss this opportunity to build skills that can make a meaningful difference in your community.

06/05/2026

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🐾 Is your pet prepared for an emergency? During , we remind Michiganders that preparedness includes every member of the family including our furry, feathered and four-legged friends.

Check the comments below for tips on how to prepare your entire household for emergencies.

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06/02/2026

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESPONDS DIFFERENTLY

One of the biggest misconceptions about Emergency Management is that we are not a response agency.

At the local level, nothing could be further from the truth. The confusion comes from how people define response.

If response only means pulling hose, making arrests, or transporting patients, then Emergency Management may not fit their definition.

But response is much bigger than that.

When a major incident occurs, local Emergency Management is often:

• Activating the EOC, whether physically, virtually, or from the scene
• Supporting Incident Command
• Coordinating resources and mutual aid
• Managing situational awareness
• Coordinating public information
• Supporting elected officials
• Coordinating shelters and community support
• Tracking costs and documentation
• Preparing for the next step while operations continue.

Firefighters respond with suppression, EMS responds with patient care, and Law Enforcement responds with enforcement and security.

Emergency Management responds with coordination. As incidents become larger, more complex, and more prolonged, that coordination becomes increasingly important.

Emergency Management doesn't replace response agencies. Emergency Management helps response agencies succeed.

The hazard may change but the mission does not. -Shawn Rogers, Public Service Strategist

06/02/2026

Thank you to Adrienne Ann Photography and the Alpena Fire Department for this powerful reminder of what our first responders experience while serving our communities every day. The video is beautifully produced and truly captures the dedication, sacrifice, and commitment of those who answer the call when others need help most.

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05/24/2026

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🌪️Thinking about installing a tornado safe room at your primary residence? Applications are now being accepted for the Michigan Safe Room Rebate Program. If selected, homeowners may receive a rebate covering 75% of eligible costs to install and construct a tornado safe room.

Check the comments section below to apply or learn more about program eligibility, requirements and rules.

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05/18/2026

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Severe t-storm warning in Otsego & another across eastern Cheboygan & Prequel Isle county. Strongest storms currently across portions of Otsego county. Activity is moving east-northeast. Strong winds, extremely heavy rain, and hail will be the concerns over the next few hrs.