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2024 Midland County Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

1.Below is a list of hazards that have been identified by Midland County, please check how you would score your awareness level for each hazard.
Not Informed
Informed
Very Informed
Dam Failure
Flooding
Hazardous Materials Release
Infrastructure Failure
Oil & Gas Well Incidents
Pipeline Incident
Public Health Emergency
Severe Weather
Terrorism
Tornado
Wildfires
Winter Weather
2.Please list any other hazards that Midland County should consider in the Hazard Mitigation Plan.
3.Below is a list of existing mitigation goals and objectives. Are there any other goals or objectives you think should be considered in review or update of the plan?
#1 Enhance public protection from weather hazards.
#2 Improve and expand public warning capabilities.
#3 Promote wildfire protection in the urban/wild land interface.
#4 Protect public infrastructure and facilities from flooding and implement strategies to make the whole community flood resilient.
#5 Improve public awareness of hazardous material emergencies and related safety procedures.
#6 Improve public awareness of high hazard dams in the community.
#7 Improve public awareness of public health emergencies.
4.Weather Hazards
Yes
No
Do you know the difference between a weather advisory, watch and warning?
Severe weather can cause long term power outages. Sometimes days to weeks. Do you have a backup power solution?
If local hotels are without power, do you have a place to go?
If homeowner, do you have proper insurance on your home and personal belongings?
If a renter, do you have renters insurance for your personal belongings?
If you need to take shelter for severe weather, do you have a place to shelter?
If you live in a mobile home or manufactured home, do you have a place to take shelter during severe weather?
5.Public Warning
Yes
No
Have you signed up for NIXLE through Midland County 911?
Are emergency alerts enabled on your cell phone?
Do you have a weather radio in your home for weather related emergencies?
Does Midland County set off outdoor warning sirens for tornado warnings?
Does Midland County set off outdoor warning sirens for hazardous material releases?
If your cell phone is off, will you be notified of an emergency?
6.Flooding
Yes
No
Do you know how to find out where floodplains in your community exist?
Are you aware of any floodplain areas in your community?
Do you live within the floodplain?
If so, do you have flood insurance? 
Both homeowners and renters should maintain a flood insurance policy if live in a floodplain, close to a floodplain, or in a low area where heavy rains could cause localized flooding. 
Are you aware that anyone who lives in a community that participates in the National Flood Insurance Program can purchase flood insurance? 
Flood insurance is based on your threat of flooding and is relatively inexpensive if you are not in a floodplain while providing coverage in the event you are impacted by flooding in the future.
7.Hazardous Materials
Yes
No
Are you aware of the potential for a release of hazardous material from a site located in your community?
Are you aware of the potential for a release of hazardous materials from the transportation of hazardous materials in your community?
In the event of receiving a emergency notification of a hazardous materials release, do you know what actions you should take to protect yourself? 
Are you aware that a shelter in place for a release of hazardous materials means to stay in doors, close all windows and doors, and turn off any heating or cooling systems that would bring outside air into the building?
Are you aware that a shelter in place for a release of hazardous materials while driving means to close all windows and doors, and turn off any heating or cooling systems that would bring outside air into the car and to drive away from and upwind of the area affected?
8.Personal Preparedness Plan
Yes
No
Does your family have a personal preparedness plan in the event of an emergency?
Does your preparedness plan include what to do during a fire?
Does your preparedness plan include what to do during severe weather?
Does your preparedness plan include a way to communicate to everyone if separated?
Does your preparedness plan include your pets?
Does your preparedness plan identify where you can go in the event you must evacuate?
Does your preparedness plan identify how you are notified of an emergency and where to find emergency information?
Do you review your plan with your family at least once a year?
Do you test your plan by having fire drills or tornado drills?
9.Personal Preparedness Kit
Yes
No
Does your family have a preparedness kit?
Does your kit include fresh batteries and working flash lights?
Does your kit include non-perishable foods for the whole family?
Does your kit include copies of important documents and contact information?
Does your kit include necessary items in the event you need to evacuate for a few days?
Does your kit include extra bottles of water for drinking, cooking and bathing if needed?
Does your kit include extra cell phone chargers?
Do you have a small kit in your car in the event you breakdown or get stranded?
10.How do you receive information about the community and emergency preparedness?
Yes
No
Local newspaper
Internet search
Social Media
Local government newsletter
Other
11.If you get information by social media, what platform do you use most?
12.Please select one of the following.
13.Please select one of the following.
14.What community do you live in within Midland County?
15.If you have any questions regarding the Hazard Mitigation Plan or regarding emergency preparedness, please email oem@co.midland.mi.us.