Hazard Mitigation Plan Steering Workgroup Project Kickoff Meeting
The Steering Workgroup conducted a kickoff meeting to review the Project Management Plan, including objectives and schedule. Key discussions involved refining the list of hazards to focus on nine natural hazards relevant to Gratiot County, as recognized by the National Risk Index, to align with the Local Mitigation Planning Handbook. The group addressed strategies for hazard mitigation, reviewed concluding materials, and planned for future public outreach strategies to support the risk assessment process.
Mar 10, 2026
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Gratiot County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed updates on Tier II Hazardous Chemical inventory reporting, site and emergency action plans, and the status of various Homeland Security grants. New business included a reduction in FEMA funding for the Emergency Management Performance Grant, the development of an RFP for a Hazard Mitigation Plan consultant, and the progress of courthouse emergency procedures training. Round table discussions covered the status of heating/cooling center policies, the deployment of a new 800 MHz tower, the selection of a CAD consultant, radio encryption developments, and mapping projects. Additional updates included Sheriff's Office staffing, Red Cross Disaster Action Team operations, table-top exercises for health departments, the review of Medical Examiner proposals, and road commission winter maintenance costs.
Jan 20, 2026·Board meeting
Gratiot County Board of Commissioners Meeting
The board meeting focused on several operational and administrative updates. Key topics included a discussion on medical examiner services, specifically addressing challenges with investigation resources and the potential for putting these services out to bid. The board also discussed a voluntary employee benefit program for student loan management called Savvy. Additionally, commissioners provided reports on various local township activities, including hall renovations, land and property issues, and planning commission matters. The board also received updates regarding emergency planning committees and conservation district meetings.
Jan 13, 2026·Board meeting
Gratiot County Local Emergency Planning Committee Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed the status of various homeland security, hazard mitigation, and emergency management performance grants, including the need to switch specific grant allocations and hire consultants for plan updates. Reviews of Tier II Chemical Inventories were noted. Roundtable updates included reports on public health initiatives, police and sheriff staffing levels, emergency dispatch upgrades involving AI call answering and radio tower improvements, and preparations for mass casualty workshops. The committee also received updates regarding school district legal challenges concerning privilege waivers, facility security enhancements for local departments, and current fire safety equipment acquisitions.
