⚠ ACTIVE EMERGENCIES & ADVISORIES (Source)🟡 Gale Warning: Gale Warning issued October 15 at 3:10PM EDT until October 16 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Marquette MI* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. Weather Now46°F / 8°C - Light Rain and Fog/MistWind: 8 mph NE | Humidity: 100% Air Quality: 35 (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