Muskegon County Emergency Management

05/28/2026

🚨 MEETING CANCELLATIONS NOTICE 🚨
The following meetings scheduled for June 10, 2026 have been CANCELLED due to ongoing flooding recovery efforts:
• Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) 10:00a
• Local Planning Team (LPT) 11:00a
We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing you at the August meeting.

05/26/2026

🚧 Road Closure Notice - Ravenna Road
Beginning the first week of June, Ravenna Road will be closed between Mortimer Street and Apple Avenue for a road construction project.
During the closure, a detour will be posted using Apple Ave, Slocum Rd, and Mortimer St. Motorists are encouraged to plan ahead, follow posted detour routes, and allow extra travel time. However, motorists should be aware that Apple Ave (M-46) will already be closed at Ravenna Rd for a bridge replacement over Crockery Creek being completed by MDOT.
Due to that closure, MDOT’s detour for the M-46 (Apple Ave) bridge project will follow Ravenna Rd to Bailey Rd to Trent Rd. Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead, be aware of both detours in the area, and allow extra travel time.
Please find detour maps posted below.
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05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, all Muskegon County offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26.

Across our community and our country, we pause today to remember those who never made it home.

Muskegon County honors the brave service members who gave their lives to our nation. We also recognize the families and loved ones who carry their memory forward each day.

In observance of Memorial Day, all Muskegon County offices are closed today, Monday, May 25, 2026, and will reopen Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Notice from our partners in Newaygo County:

The Muskegon River has high banks in Newaygo County, but the land becomes flatter as it flows into Muskegon County. If you’re traveling upriver toward Newaygo County, please use caution.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
⚠️ LANDSLIDE HAZARD – MUSKEGON RIVER ⚠️
Residents and river users are advised to use extreme caution on the Muskegon River between Mile Marker 3 and Mile Marker 4 due to ongoing landslides along the riverbank.
These slides are currently impacting nearby homes and shoreline property. Unstable ground, falling debris, and sudden bank collapse may create dangerous conditions for boaters, anglers, kayakers, swimmers, and anyone traveling through this section of the river.
Please avoid traveling close to the shoreline in this area and remain alert for:
• Falling trees or debris
• Sudden bank collapse
• Mud and sediment entering the water
• Strong or unpredictable currents near slide areas
Property owners in the area are monitoring conditions closely and are reporting significant movements to local authorities. The Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services will continue to monitor the area with safety officials.
Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.
Please share this notice with others who use the Muskegon River. See less

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

⚠️ LANDSLIDE HAZARD – MUSKEGON RIVER ⚠️

Residents and river users are advised to use extreme caution on the Muskegon River between Mile Marker 3 and Mile Marker 4 due to ongoing landslides along the riverbank.
These slides are currently impacting nearby homes and shoreline property. Unstable ground, falling debris, and sudden bank collapse may create dangerous conditions for boaters, anglers, kayakers, swimmers, and anyone traveling through this section of the river.

Please avoid traveling close to the shoreline in this area and remain alert for:
• Falling trees or debris
• Sudden bank collapse
• Mud and sediment entering the water
• Strong or unpredictable currents near slide areas

Property owners in the area are monitoring conditions closely and are reporting significant movements to local authorities. The Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Services will continue to monitor the area with safety officials.

Additional updates will be provided as conditions change.

Please share this notice with others who use the Muskegon River.

05/22/2026

🌪️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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🌪️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.

Michigan State Police | | | | |

05/20/2026

Joint Preliminary damage assessments (PDAs) for FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency's Individual Assistance Program are now complete! Teams visited 30 counties across the state over the last week to survey flooding and tornado damage, the largest joint PDA effort to date.
Not every damaged property was visited in person during the assessment process, but all reported damage information provided by local officials and residents is included in the overall assessment.
Next, teams will meet with municipalities to assess potential for FEMA's Public Assistance Program. All data collected will help the governor determine whether to request a federal disaster declaration from the president.
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05/19/2026

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
• Scattered storms develop by mid-Tuesday afternoon
• Line of storms to take shape late afternoon SE of Grand Rapids
• Winds to 60 mph will once again be the main threat, with large hail of quarter size possible

05/19/2026

Yearly, Emergency Managers get together and discuss these events and lessons learned. Know your threats even if they are outside your borders in neighboring jurisdictions. IYKYK
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in , MI over 2,500 homes and buildings were damaged by flooding in 2020, when an aging dam failed on the Tittabawassee River, causing the cascading failure of a second dam immediately downstream. Initial reports indicated that as many as 150 homes and businesses were damaged beyond repair. This caused the evacuation of over 10,000 people.

in , MI over 2,500 homes and buildings were damaged by flooding in 2020, when an aging dam failed on the Tittabawassee River, causing the cascading failure of a second dam immediately downstream. Initial reports indicated that as many as 150 homes and businesses were damaged beyond repair. This caused the evacuation of over 10,000 people.

05/18/2026

Strong to severe thunderstorms are moving into Michigan this afternoon. A line of storms crossing the Lake will reach Southwestern Lower Michigan early this afternoon and progress toward the NE. The main threat will be damaging wind gusts. These storms have a history of producing nearly 80 mph gusts in the Chicago area. Have ways to receive warnings this afternoon, and if you have outdoor activities planned be prepared to seek shelter if these storms approach your area.

05/16/2026

There will be a chance of storms on Sunday, however they are expected to not be severe. Monday will see a better chance of storms as a front approaches the area. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats.