Know the Risks


In order to prepare yourself, your family, or your business for emergencies and disasters you need to know what to prepare for. The most common hazards in Midland County are weather related including floodssevere storms, and winter storms. Other hazards include man-made incidents which can include a variety of things such as chemical emergencies and power failures. 

The Midland County Hazard Mitigation Plan describes local hazards and our vulnerability to them. You can view the plan here. Once you know the risks you can develop a plan and make an emergency kit to use when needed.

Natural Disasters

Man-made Incidents

FEMA Ready.gov

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For more information follow this link to FEMA's Ready.gov