⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)🟡 Gale Watch: Gale Watch issued April 7 at 3:01AM CDT until April 9 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and waves 9 to 14 ft possible. * WHERE...Northern Three Quarters of the Open Waters of Lake Michigan, Lake Michigan from North Point Light to Wind Point WI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake, and Lake Michigan from Holland to Grand Haven MI 5NM offshore to Mid Lake. Weather Now15°F / -9°C -Wind: 1 mph ESE | Humidity: 85% Air Quality: 42 (Good) Source: NWS |
Rural Emergency TipsKnow your address - cross streets, mile markers, GPSWeak cell? Text 911 if voice fails. Try high ground. Road blocked? Have alternate routes planned Well water? Assume contaminated after floods - boil 1 min or use purification tablets Propane? Keep tanks filled before storms Generator? OUTSIDE ONLY, 20+ ft from windows No ID? You can still get help - 211 for local aid No cell service? Satellite phone (Garmin inReach, Zoleo), ham radio 146.52 MHz simplex Power backup: Solar charger with battery bank (10,000mAh minimum) ResourcesRoads: MI 511Emergency: MI EMHSD Health: MI Health Power: poweroutage.us Shelters: Red Cross 1-800-733-2767 211: Food, housing, utilities - dial 211 FEMA: 1-800-621-3362 (no immigration check) Weather: NWS Radar |
🎒 Emergency Kit
- Water: 1 gal/4L per person per day (purification tablets if unsure)- Non-perishable food, manual can opener
- First aid kit, prescription meds (7-day)
- Flashlight, batteries, NOAA radio
- Phone charger, solar charger, cash, important docs
Source: Ready.gov