Planning Resources for Residents
Emergency Management is proud to introduce the Emergency Preparedness Guidebook to help those who live and work in Macomb County prepare for both natural and man-made disasters.
Having a plan in place before an emergency strikes ensures that you can respond quickly, safely, and effectively. While it can be difficult to think about potential disasters, reviewing this information now will give you the confidence to take action and protect yourself, your family, and your property when it matters most.
Hard copies available upon request.
Download the English PDF version.
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Preparing your business for emergencies is key to protecting your employees, customers, and operations. Use these resources to develop a plan, stay informed, and keep your business resilient.
Federal resources:
Ready Business (FEMA):
Guides, checklists, and toolkits to help businesses prepare for natural and man-made hazards.FEMA Business Continuity Planning Template:
This template provides instructions, guidance, and sample text for the development of a Business Continuity Plan.U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance:
Resources for disaster preparedness, recovery, and financial support for small businesses.
Other helpful resources:
American Red Cross Ready Rating Program
Evaluate your business preparedness and get personalized guidance to improve.Department of Homeland Security Workplace Safety
Materials for workplace security, active shooter preparedness, and emergency response planning.
Schools play a critical role in keeping students, staff, and visitors safe during emergencies. These resources provide guidance to help schools plan, prepare, and respond effectively to a variety of hazards.
School Safety Resources:
Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance Center (REMS)
Provides guidance, tools, and training for K–12 schools to develop comprehensive emergency management plans.
SchoolSafety.gov (https://www.schoolsafety.gov/)
A centralized resource for school safety topics, including threat assessment, emergency operations planning, and back-to-school safety checklists.
Michigan State Police - Office of School Safety (School Safety Resources )
This webpage includes School Resource Officer (SRO) resources, cybersecurity best practices, Emergency Operations Planning, firearm safety, mental/behavioral health, physical security, state statutes, threat assessments, vulnerability assessments and planning.
The Macomb County Hazard Mitigation Plan identifies potential hazards—such as floods, tornadoes, severe storms, or technological accidents—that could affect a community. It assesses the risks associated with these hazards and outlines long-term strategies to reduce or eliminate their impact on people, property, and infrastructure.
Why is it important?
- Protects lives and property: By identifying risks in advance, communities can implement measures to reduce damage during disasters.
- Reduces financial loss: Proactive mitigation can lower the costs of disaster response and recovery.
- Guides planning and development: Helps local governments make informed decisions about land use, building codes, and infrastructure projects.
- Supports funding opportunities: Having an approved Hazard Mitigation Plan is a necessary step for communities to qualify for federal hazard mitigation grant funding, enabling projects that reduce future disaster losses. Each community in the County, as well as the County itself, adopts the plan as the official hazard mitigation plan for the jurisdiction.
The plan was last revised in 2025 and was approved by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP EMHSD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to cover the timeframe of 2025-2030.
View the current Macomb County Hazard Mitigation Plan here.
