Emergency Management
Hazardous conditions and situations exist in all communities, and the City of Kalamazoo is no exception. They range from such natural hazards as ice storms and flooding, to large-scale health crises, to man-made hazards such as chemical spills and nuclear accidents, to the ultimate threat of a terrorism event.
Emergency Management for the City of Kalamazoo, in working closely with the County, State, Federal and community partners, has the responsibility of identifying potential hazards and preparing, mitigating, responding and recovering from events resulting from these hazards.
City of Kalamazoo Warming Centers
Westminster Presbyterian Church
10 a.m. - 2p.m. (Tuesday & Thursday)
Runs through the last week of March.
1515 Helen Ave.
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 344-3966
Due to the location, people can be picked up by Metro Vans at 10 a.m. at the Ministry with Community parking lot and dropped back off there at 2 p.m.
Ministry with Community (Drop-In)
6:30 a.m. - 4p.m. (7 days/week)
500 N. Edwards
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 343-6073
People may want to go to Westminster if Ministry with Community is full.
Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
Warming Center is open if the temperature is 32 degrees or below (7 days/week)
Individuals are let in at 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
448 N. Burdick St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 345-2974
November 3-9, 2024
Winter storms can bring extreme cold, freezing rain, ice, snow, high winds, or a combination of all of these conditions. This guide from FEMA is designed to help you properly prepare for a winter storm and know how to protect yourself before, during, and after one.
Planning and preparing can make a big difference in safety and resiliency in the wake of a winter storm. The ability to maintain or quickly recover following a winter storm requires a focus on preparedness, advanced planning, and knowing what to do in the event of a winter storm.
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