Osceola County

Emergency Management

CURRENT ACTIVITIES & INFORMATION

Osceola County Emergency Operations Center

During emergencies, updates will be provided via Nixle & reflected via social media feeds.

NIXLE ALERTS & MESSAGES

SOCIAL MEDIA

US SBA DECLARES DISASTER LOANS AVAILABLE FOR AREAS OF MICHIGAN (INCLUDING OSCEOLA COUNTY) AFFECTED BY EXCESSIVE RAINS, HEAT, AND DROUGHT

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that federal Economic Injury Disaster Loanes (EIDLs) are available in Michigan (including Osceola County) for small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations with economic losses due to excessive rain and ongoing heat.

See individual fact sheets for each declaration.

SBA 20133: DROUGHT & HEAT

Eligibility: May 1st - Ongoing

App Deadline: August 12, 2024

SBA 20174: EXCESSIVE RAIN

Eligibility: June 26th, 2023 - Nov 1, 2023

App Deadline: September 26th, 2024

3 THINGS TO KNOW FOR APRIL

SPRING RAINS HISTORICALLY RESULT IN FLOODING - PREPARE BEFORE THEY OCCUR!

The combination of spring rains, snow melt, and frozen ground frequently results in flooding in many Osceola County areas. Flooding is one of those hazards that you win or lose the battle BEFORE it happens! Learn how to prepare and be safe for flooding through our preparedness page or by visiting Ready.gov / flooding.

PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY FROM FLOODING WITH THIS VALUABLE MITIGATION GUIDE

This guide is an invaluable tool for protecting on floods BEFORE they affect your home/business. Remember - most standard insurance does not cover natural flooding, especially in flood zones.

BE INFORMED OF LOCAL EMERGENCIES AND SAFETY INFORMATION!

During emergencies such as severe thunderstorms, lightning, flooding, and tornadoes - emergency notification and information is critical - check out our Nixle page to learn more about our Nixle notification system and other warning mechanisms used in our area.