Newaygo County CERT and MRC

Newaygo County CERT and MRC The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) programs trains team members in basic response skills & disaster preparedness

An organized and efficient response to a large scale emergency depends on the active participation of members of the community. When members of the community show up to help with no formal training, it can overwhelm and clog the response efforts. By getting trained, you will have the knowledge and skills to help with specific disaster response activities and can help emergency responders save live

s and protect property. Under the direction of the Newaygo County Emergency Services Department, the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) programs trains team members in basic response skills. Team members also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of the community. All volunteers are respected members of the team and an integral part of the county's Emergency Management System. Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) team members have a variety of different backgrounds and skills. When you add your expertise to our local emergency plans, you become part of the local organizing effort. We are building from the ground up because our community's needs have their own unique character, and because those of us who live here have the greatest incentive to make the best use of our local resources. Team Members are trained to assist local emergency responders in the following areas:

Search and Rescue
First Aid Stations
Traffic Control
Damage Assessment
Evacuation
Emergency Shelter Operations
Organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site
Emergency Preparedness Projects
General Emergency Management duties
In 2013, Team Members were involved with the following events

3 Search and Rescue missions
2 Flood Response missions
Michigan Canoe and Kayak Association PowerPaddle Race
Newaygo County Kids Day
Ge**er Baby Food Festival
United States Canoe Association National Championship Races
Tornado Response mission
Tamarac Turkey Trot

05/18/2026

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 221 IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN MICHIGAN THIS WATCH INCLUDES 21 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL MICHIGAN ...

05/04/2026

The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM EDT this evening. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Relative ...

04/23/2026

We are working on getting in some Disaster Relief Teams to assist with post-flood cleanup. If you need any assistance with your home, we need you to reach out to 2-1-1 and report the assistance and resources you need. This compiled data will help us with getting those relief teams in and out to assist.

04/21/2026

***Update - 04/25/2026**** All locations have been identified, and dumpsters should be in place. Check our page for the dumpster locations!

Please share with anyone you know who lives in the areas listed below. We do have 1 property in Devil's Hole but still need one additional.

04/18/2026

STAY OUT of the affected areas - Flooding continues along the Muskegon river below Croton. DO NOT go around barriades.  UPDATE 4 - April 18, 2026 at 11:30 AM * Water Levels have stabalized ...

04/17/2026

EVACUATE NOW - Flooding continues along the Muskegon river below Croton. Stay out of closed areas. UPDATE 3 - April 17, 2026 at 09:00 AM * Water levels continue to rise on the Muskegon River with ...

04/16/2026

EVACUATE NOW - Those located in the Muskegon River Floodplain are directed to evacuate now!  NO CURRENT THREAT TO THE DAMS UPDATE 2 - April 16, 26 at 11:30 AM *Water levels continue to ...

04/16/2026

EVACUATE NOW - Those located in the Muskegon River Floodplain are directed to evacuate now!   UPDATE 1 - April 16, 26 at 8:45 AM *Water levels continue to rapidly rise on the Muskegon ...

04/15/2026

TORGRR The National Weather Service in Grand Rapids has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Newaygo County in west central Michigan... Central Muskegon County in west central ...

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306 S North Street
White Cloud, MI
49349

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+12316897354

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https://www.newaygocountymi.gov

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