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

Warming Shelter – Ministry with Community, 500 N Edwards St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Open December 1, 2025, through the end of March 2026. *Adults only, no pets. Please contact Housing Resource Inc. at (269) 382-0287 x1 during normal business hours to register for stays.
Warming Shelter – Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries, 448 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Open now. *Adults and children with parents are welcome. Valid state or Kalamazoo County identification proving Kalamazoo metropolitan area residency is required. Call (269) 345-2974 for more information.
Warming Center – Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1515 Helen Ave, Portage, MI 49002. Open now through March 31, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Thanksgiving and Christmas Days are closed. Transportation vans are available to and from your location in the Kalamazoo area. Service dogs are allowed, but no other pets.
Warming Center – Portage District Library, 300 Library Ln, Portage, MI 49002. Open 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. on Monday – Thursday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Fridays, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Warming Center – Portage Zhang Senior Center, 203 E Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49002. Open 7:45 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 7 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 2 – 5 p.m. on Sundays.