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09/08/2025
Ottawa County Emergency Management
September Update
***CORRECTION***
Updated to show correct date for CERT Class. The correct date should be September 17 · 6pm - October 29 · 9pm EDT
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Ottawa County Emergency Management is working hard behind the scenes to support community safety, training, and preparedness. Here are some highlights of what’s coming up and what we’re working on:
Medical Reserve Corps & Emergency Communications
Our Emergency Communications group will be assisting the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) during the upcoming Civil War Re-enactment at VanRaalte Farm in Holland. The MRC will be on-site providing first aid and canteen services for participants and visitors.
Additionally, our Communications team will support the Park to Park Marathon on Saturday, September 27th, helping runners and event organizers stay connected throughout the event. In addition to exercise preparations, they are working to pin down a date to install new coax cabling to the EOC roof. This upgrade will enhance our communications capability and reliability during emergency operations.
Search and Rescue Team Training
The Ottawa County Search and Rescue (SAR) Team recently completed its September monthly training. Team members practiced a variety of search techniques and finished the day with a friendly competition to put their skills to the test.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training – Register Now
Ready to make a difference in your community?
The Ottawa County Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is offering an eight-week Basic CERT Training Course beginning September 17, 2025 at the Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex (12220 Fillmore Street, West Olive).
Course Highlights:
Details:
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When: Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (starting March 5)
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Where: Ottawa County Fillmore Street Complex
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Duration: 8 weeks (3 hours per session)
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Cost: Free
Space is limited, so register early:
Register for Basic CERT Training »
Learn more about CERT at OttawaCERT.org.
Emergency Operations Center Exercise & Facility Updates
Our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff is preparing for our annual exercise, which will focus on a large hazardous materials spill. This year’s exercise will also introduce a new communications platform integrated with Microsoft Teams, allowing EOC operations to continue even if the facility is unavailable.
Weather Awareness
While the weather has cooled recently, warmer days are ahead in the long-term forecast. Storms remain possible this time of year, so please stay weather-aware and check forecasts before outdoor events and activities.
At Ottawa County Emergency Management, we pride ourselves on providing the best service to Ottawa County. From planning and training to supporting real-world events, our goal is to keep our community safe, informed, and prepared.
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