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Emergency Information
Emergency Information
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Evart Area Fire Dept is managing all flooding operations for Evart and Hersey areas. Is primary public information point for operations.
Hersey Fire Dept is supporting Evart Fire Dept in flooding operations, primarily in the Hersey area.
The Sheriff's Office is supporting operations in Evart / Hersey with law enforcement and boat logistics.
EMD is supporting Evart, Marion, and other field operations while also being primary for recovery services.
MCD911 is supporting ongoing emergency response and police, fire, medical, and other dispatch.
Primarily responsible for flood response / recovery within the Village of Marion and Marion Area.
Situation Report (Updated 4/20/2026)
Situation Report (Updated 4/20/2026)
What Happened
What Happened
Seasonal flooding initially hit Osceola County's low lying Muskegon River areas on April 5th - April 11th, reaching significant flood levels and resulting in a Local State of Emergency.
After flood waters temporarily receded, an additional period of rains combined with saturated ground resulted in extraordinary flooding on April 14th in both the Evart and Marion area along with with damage / destruction of roadways countywide.
Osceola County declared a Local State of Emergency on April 14th and was added to a list of numerous Michigan Counties for a Governor's Disaster Declaration on April 15th.
Since, Osceola County Emergency Management has been supporting response/recovery efforts with flood waters peaking at 16.19 on April 17th and slowly receding to safe levels below 10.5ft on April 29th.
Exigent recovery efforts continued for over 2 more weeks providing essential services, debris management, and other activities with the Local State of Emergency terminating on 4pm May 15th.
What's Happening Now
What's Happening Now
Although Osceola County terminated it's Local State of Emergency on May 15th, it remains under a Governor's State of Emergency and is supporting efforts for a Presidential Declaration of Disaster along with State, FEMA, and MSP officials.
Financial recovery, after action evaluation, and corrective measures will be a remaining component for daily operations for at least another month concurrent with the previous Winter/Ice Storm Governor's Disaster Declaration.
What Is Expected
What Is Expected
Over the next few weeks, Osceola County EM will actively be working with the Michigan State Police - Emergency Management / Homeland Security Division and FEMA and local agencies in regard to recovery actions/efforts.
Additional Important Information
Additional Important Information
A flood recovery page has been established: https://www.osceolaemd.us/2026flood. Affected families & businesses are encouraged to refer to that page and associated resources for recovery.
Flood Preparedness & Recovery Guides
Flood Preparedness & Recovery Guides
Community Support Services
Community Support Services
Important Notes on Recovery Services: Remember - you should always start with your primary insurance agent to get information on what is covered under a flood claim. Also, although emergency services (such as water, care kits, etc.) are for everyone, many recovery services are limited to primary residents / businesses not secondary homes/cabins. Please take extra care to ensure compliance with posted recovery rules and eligibility for each program.
Heart of West Michigan 2-1-1 For Community Services
United Way's 2-1-1 connects people to thousands of resources across Michigan. Services include food, shelter, utility assistance, disaster recovery, childcare, transportation, and more. Whoever you are, whatever your needs 2-1-1 makes it easier to find help for yourself, a neighbor, or a loved one.
Contact:
Dial 2-1-1 or 1 800 887-1107 / Heart of West Michigan 2-1-1 (Website & Chat)
Services:
A 1 call system for food, shelter, utility, disaster recovery, childcare, transportation, and more.
Air BnB Credits for housing: “For those that have been displaced from their homes due to the recent disaster(s)this month, 211 has a new statewide partnership with Air BnB to offer housing credits for up to 10 days. If you know of anyone that could benefit from this new partnership, please encourage them to call 211 on Mon-Fri from 7am-5:30pm.”
Evart Area Fire Department
The primary response point for flooding recovery in Sylvan Twp., Osceola Twp, Evart Twp, and City of Evart. Limited services remain available (i.e. Clean Up Buckets).
Contact:
EVART FIRE STATION
109 E. 6th St. Evart Mi 49631 / 231 734-5521 / https://www.evartfd.com/
Osceola County Building Department (Inspection Permits)
For permits and related questions to flooding damage to your home - please contact:
Contact:
OSCEOLA COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT
22054 Professional Drive Suite A, Reed City Mi.
231 832-6117 / Building Department Website
Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
DHHS can provide assistance in numerous areas. Most notably food and utility assistance
Contact:
800 Water Tower Road, Big Rapids Mi 49307
844 464-3447
Services:
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is here to provide comfort and critical support to meet the needs of residents and communities that have been impacted by flooding in northern Michigan. If you have been impacted, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Contact:
1-800-RED-CROSS / American Red Cross Disaster Relief
Central Michigan District Health Dept.
Central Michigan District Health Department has numerous health related flooding resources attached to their web page or can be accessed by calling their office.
Contact:
22054 Professional Dr. Suite D, Reed City Mi 49677
231 832-5532 / Central Michigan District Health Department
Community Connect
Community Connections is a service to help people with anything that is preventing them from living a healthy lifestyle. It provides an easy to access service that helps navigate the variety of services available from food, housing, health services, and many others. This service is available 24 / 7 by accessing their website or contacting them by phone.
Contact:
1 (888) 960-1630 / https://www.cmdhd.org/communityconnections
CMDHD Water Testing
Sampling Kit Cost is $25 / All samples must be collected in a CMDHD Bottle.
Tests for Coliform Bacteria and E.coli
Sample collection on Monday at 3:00pm or later / Drop off on Tuesday by 10:00am.
Sample drop off location:
CMDHD Reed City Office
22054 Professional Dr, Suite D
Reed City, MI 49677
City of Evart Water Testing
City of Evart Water Sample Kit
Sampling Kit cost $25
Evart City Hall will provide water sample kits
Tests for Coliform Bacteria and E coli bacteria
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:00 am- 5:00 pm
Contact us: 231-734-2181
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency
Mid Michigan Community Action Agency can help when other recovery programs have not met individual needs.
Contact:
240 E. Church St. Reed City, Mi 49677
231 791-7084 / www.mmcaa.org
Fremont Area Community Foundation (Flood Donations)
Fremont Area Community Foundation is accepting donations to help flood victims with needs at Fremont Area Community Foundation "Give Today" by scrolling to Community Response Fund - Osceola County.
West Central Association of Realtors
West Central Association of Realtors is now accepting applications to help residents whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the flooding. Eligible residents may receive up to $1,000 in assistance.
You may qualify if you are:
• A homeowner whose primary residence was impacted (with or without a mortgage)
• A homeowner or renter who was displaced and needed temporary housing such as a hotel or Airbnb
• A renter who received an evacuation notice and stayed in temporary accommodations
If you or someone you know was affected by the flooding, please complete and send back the application and the required documentation. Apply by July 15, 2026
Applications may also be picked up at:
WCAR Office – 110443 Northland Dr., Big Rapids 49307
Big Rapids Realty - 202 S. State St. Big Rapids, MI 49307
Coldwell Banker Schmidt – 36 W Main Street, Fremont, MI 49412
Crossroads Realty – 780 S Chestnut St, Reed City, MI 49677
Dreams Realty – 229 N Main St, Evart, MI 4963
Samaritan's Purse (Demobilized)
Services have demobilized in Osceola County for this operation.
Community Debris Dumpsters (Discontinued)
Community dumpsters have been discontinued due to project completion. Remaining debris efforts are focused on site specific clean ups necessary from Samaritan's Purse clean ups.
OSCEOLA COUNTY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
P.O. Box 25
22054 Professional Drive,
Reed City MI 49677
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