Osceola County / Michigan Statewide Tornado Drill (Test Message Only) 
This is a TEST MESSAGE - TEST MESSAGE ONLY - of Osceola County's participation with Michigan's Statewide Tornado Drill being conducted Wednesday 3/19/2025 at 1pm in conjunction with Michigan's Severe Weather Awareness Week.
As a voluntary drill, Osceola County Emergency Management encourages families, businesses, and organizations to review their preparation for Tornados and Severe Weather.
Resources for preparedness are available on our web page at https://www.osceolaemd.us/preparedness
- During severe weather, alert and notification is critical in response. A summary of Osceola County's community alert systems (Nixle, NOAA Weather Radio, and Reed City's 1 Siren) are available at https://www.osceolaemd.us/NIXLE
- Tips on being prepared for severe weather and other hazards including, Making a Disaster Kit, Having a Disaster Plan, and understanding aspects of hazards can be found on our website https://www.osceolaemd.us/preparedness
- Review your Family / Business Disaster Plan for Severe Weather - Key aspects of preparedness include knowing what to do and where to go when a severe weather alert is issued. Also understand the differences between a Watch (severe weather is possible, be prepared) and Warning (severe weather is occurring). More information on watches and warnings can be found at https://www.weather.gov/safety/tornado
Remember, Osceola County Emergency Management is available to help families, businesses, and organizations prepare for emergencies and severe weather. Most information on getting started can be found on our website at https://www.osceolaemd.us/home
Instructions:
TEST MESSAGE / TEST MESSAGE ONLY
Address/Location
Osceola County MI Emergency Management
22054 Professional Dr
Reed City, MI 49677
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 231-832-6172