City of Grand Rapids Emergency Management

Heading to the beach this weekend? Be #SummerReady! 🌊 Lake Michigan's water temperatures have dropped due to an upwelling, with temps falling 15–20° in just 24 hours. Check beach conditions, swim with a buddy, watch for flags, and stay safe! #BeachSafety #WestMichigan

✏️ Seeing school supplies popping up already, GR? As we start to get ready for a new school year, remember: if you see or hear something concerning, don’t ignore it, say something. You could be the hero someone needs. 🦸 michigan.gov/ok2say Text: 652729 Call: 855‑565‑2729

Join us at Kent County Community Fest South in #PreparednessAlley on July 29, 4–7 PM at Brewer Park! 🎉🌳 Meet CERT volunteers 💚, explore the GRFD Smokehouse 🔥🚪, and see GRPD Bomb Squad robots 🤖. Kids will love the freebies! 👨‍🚒✨ #GRCERT #CommunitySafety #GRFD #GRPD

🌩️ Anyone else's lawn looking a little crispy? While we could use the rain, tonight's (07/20) storms may turn severe. Greatest threat: 8 PM–2 AM with damaging winds & isolated hail. Stay weather aware! 📲 Text GrandRapids to 888777 for local alerts. #MIWX #GrandRapids

🌫️ Smoke Update (7/17): Smoke is reducing visibility across West MI this morning. Visibility may fall below 1 mile, with areas east of US-131 & north of I-96 dropping below 1/4 mile. Air quality ranges from Very Unhealthy to Hazardous. Improvement is possible later today. #MIwx

🚨 UPDATE (07/15/26): The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has extended the Statewide Air Quality Alert through Thursday evening (07/16/26). Please continue to limit outdoor exposure when possible and monitor air quality conditions.

🌫️ AIR QUALITY ALERT (07/15/26) 🌫️ Statewide due to wildfire smoke. Air quality may reach Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups and possibly Unhealthy. Limit strenuous outdoor activity, keep windows closed, and monitor conditions. #MIWX #AirQualityAlert #Michigan #WildfireSmoke

GR, today’s real‑feel may hit 100°. Heat illness can strike fast, know the signs! 🥵 Heat Stroke: 103°F+, hot/dry skin, confusion. Call 911 Heat Exhaustion: heavy sweat, weakness, nausea Heat Cramps: muscle spasms 💧Cool down, hydrate, check on neighbors. Stay safe! #HeatSafety

☀️ #SummerReady | Extreme heat is expected Tues (7/14) through Thurs (7/16). Stay cool without spending a lot: ✔ Visit a cooling center ✔ Close curtains & windows ✔ Circulate the air ✔ Stay hydrated ✔ Check on neighbors and pets Stay cool! 💙 #BeatTheHeat #HeatSafety

🌡️ Hot & humid conditions return Mon (07/13) through Wed (07/15)! Highs of 90-100°F with heat index values of 100-105°F, especially Tues. Heat-related illness risk will increase. 💧Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, take breaks in A/C or shade, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

🎆 After a busy July 4th and more GR summer events ahead, a quick reminder: 👀 If you see something that doesn’t look right, say something. Report suspicious activity: 📞 1‑855‑MICH‑TIP. Let’s keep summer in GR safe, welcoming, and fun. 🌞 #SeeSomethingSaySomething #GrandRapids

Welcome to our new OEM intern, Samantha (Sam) Rodriguez‑Osorio! 🎉 With experience in the City’s Executive Office and a CMU degree in Public & Nonprofit Administration, she’ll be jumping into projects, trainings, and community engagement. Give her a warm welcome! 👋

🚧 Sneak peek at the new GRFD Training Center! Our future Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and office space is taking shape and looks amazing. Seeing it up close makes Spring 2027 feel even closer. Big things ahead! 👀✨ #GRFireTraining #EOC #GRCERT #PreparedGR #GrandRapids

A week of skyscraper‑climbing memes and still going strong. 😅 We’ll keep our message simple: 📱 Text GRANDRAPIDS to 888777 for emergency alerts. Already signed up? Share this with family & friends so they’re prepared too. 💪

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⚠️ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ⚠️ In effect until 10:00 PM for portions of West Michigan and South Central Michigan. ⚠️ Main threats include damaging wind gusts, large hail, frequent lightning, and heavy rainfall. 📲 To receive emergency alerts, text GRANDRAPIDS to 888777. #MIWX

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🚨 SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING 🚨 A Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect for southern Kent County until 5:45 PM (07/03). Wind gusts up to 70 mph may cause tree damage and damage to roofs and outbuildings. Take shelter now! 📲 GR alerts: Text GRANDRAPIDS to 888777. #MIWX

🔊 Outdoor Siren Test today at noon (07/03)! This is our regular first‑Friday test to ensure the system is ready when needed. 📌Note: City non‑emergency offices are closed today for the holiday. Refuse, yard waste, and recycling services run as normal. Have a safe holiday!🎆

For Pet Preparedness Month, here's how to keep your pets safe during an emergency: ✔️ Build a pet emergency kit ✔️ Check your pet's ID tags and microchip information ✔️ Practice your emergency plan These featured pets are available for adoption! hswestmi.org