Muskegon County CERT/MRC Team

10/03/2026

Saturday’s 2026 Michigan AUXCOMM Statewide Fall Exercise, Simulated Emergency Test (SET) highlighted the planning, coordination and teamwork that go into keeping emergency communications ready when they are needed most.

The exercise used a simulated emergency scenario to test communications equipment, backup systems and coordination between AUXCOMM, emergency management and public safety partners.

Exercises like this help identify challenges, strengthen partnerships and ensure both personnel and equipment are prepared to perform during a real emergency.

10/01/2026

Come see us at the Muskegon County Emergency Management Mobile Command Vehicle.

Check it out. All Northend Fire Departments joining up for a major Fire Prevention Open House. Come check it out!!

09/22/2026

🚨 Preparedness can be serious business—but learning and building a strong team can be fun, too!

Monday evening, members of Muskegon County CERT-MRC got together for a little Disaster Preparedness Pictionary, putting their drawing skills to the test with emergency management and preparedness terms. ✏️😂

There were plenty of laughs, teamwork, and friendly competition along the way. We finished the evening by randomly drawing numbers for some pretty cool preparedness-themed prizes—including emergency lighting, first-aid and fire-safety supplies, survival resources, and other useful gear. 🎁🔦⛑️

Meetings like this aren’t just about training. They’re also about building trust, camaraderie, friendships, and a team of volunteers who are ready to help when our community needs them.

Want to be part of it? We’d love to have you! Follow Muskegon County CERT-MRC on social media, watch for information about upcoming meetings and training opportunities, and learn how you can join the team.

💚 Prepare. Connect. Volunteer. Serve.

09/04/2026

September is National Preparedness Month, and preparedness begins at home.

Is your household ready if an emergency happens?

Take time to create and practice an emergency plan: • Pick a safe place to meet
• Assign responsibilities
• Practice how to leave safely
• Make a plan to stay in touch

Being prepared helps keep families, neighbors, and communities safe.
https://www.ready.gov/plan

08/23/2026

Our CERT/MRC/MCECS Teams love to help out at events like The Wings over Muskegon Air Show.

They set up the mobile command vehicle-MCV, our mobile Starlink (for WiFi), our lightning detector as well as facilitate and monitor radio communications and any weather developments. This fosters teamwork and skill building for when we respond to large incidents and disasters.

We also had lots of visitors and families stop in for a tour of the MCV to see what we do, including Miss Heart of Michigan Volunteer Kaieliana Pego!

If you are interested in gaining new skills learning new things and helping with Preparedness, Response, and Recovery give us a call!! 231.724.6341

08/14/2026

On Friday, August 7th our CERT/MRC/SAR Team was requested to assist with a missing persons search in Egelston Township. Our CERT/MRC/SAR team is new and still in training, so this was a great opportunity for us! We needed additional experienced and trained searchers so we collaborated with Ottawa County Search and Rescue -OCSAR and Kent County Search and Rescue - KCSAR, to create several multi-jurisdictional search teams.

Ben from OCSAR served as our SARTECH (search coordinator) using live topographical software to map search grids and track live time searcher locations. There are 4 levels of certification recognized in SAR. They are Awareness, Operational, Technician, Supervision.

Additionally, our MCECS Comms team was able to assist at staging as well as set up a mobile Starlink to facilitate connectivity in an area with limited cell coverage. A job well done MSP, DNR, all Police and Fire responders, neighbor partners and team members!

“Individually we are one drop. Together we are an ocean.” – Ryunosuke Satoro

If you are interested in joining the team give us a call! 231.724.6341

07/01/2026

Yesterday evening, we attended Sheltering training. Many thanks to our volunteers. More training coming soon!

06/29/2026

Reminder for those of you who signed up. Shelter training is tomorrow, Tuesday night, June 29, 2026 from 6p-9p. No more spots are available at this time.

05/14/2026

Our Next Training meeting is FIRE EXTINGUISHER USE
May 20, 2026
Norton Shore Fire Department Station 3, located at 1100 Pontaluna, Norton Shores, MI, 49444. 6p-8p.

05/13/2026

Teams from MSP/EMHSD, FEMA, and the U.S. Small Business Administration are in Muskegon County TODAY doing damage assessments where they will evaluate the extent, severity, and impact of recent flooding damage.

The information gathered during these assessments helps determine whether the state meets the criteria to request a federal disaster declaration and FEMA Individual Assistance for affected residents.