P.O. Box 110
Rogers City, MI 49779
P: 989.590.7811
E: picoesc@picounty.org
Emergency Services Coordinator: Tim Pritchard
The Office of Emergency Management is responsible for developing and continually maintaining a Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan to protect the people and property of Presque Isle County. Our core mission spans all phases of emergency management: prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation.
Be Prepared
Creating a Family Emergency Preparedness Plan is one of the most effective ways to ensure your household stays safe during any emergency—natural or otherwise. In a crisis, it’s easy to panic; having a clear plan helps you stay mentally and physically prepared, reduces stress, and allows you to keep your family calm and protected. Your plan should include a disaster supply kit, essential emergency items, and clearly organized supplies that are easy to access. While every family’s plan will be unique, following general preparedness guidelines will help set you up for success.
Damage Assessment Survey
If your primary residence was affected by the recent storm, your feedback is especially important and greatly appreciated. The Office of Emergency Management develops and maintains the county’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, focusing on prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. After a disaster, county and state officials rely on accurate damage information, which cannot be gathered efficiently by word of mouth alone. A short voluntary survey helps us collect essential data, analyze impacts, and make informed decisions. Your participation ensures we receive the information needed to support effective recovery efforts, please complete the self-assessment tool by clicking this link.
CodeRED is a free community notification system available to all Presque Isle County residents, delivering time‑sensitive and emergency alerts that may impact your area through phone calls, text messages, emails, and social media. County public safety officials encourage all residents to stay informed and actively participate in emergency preparedness. CodeRED Weather Warning also integrates directly with National Weather Service Storm‑Based Warnings, automatically notifying individuals in the path of severe weather within moments of an alert being issued. By registering, you ensure you receive critical information when it matters most, including notifications about missing persons or children, evacuation notices, natural disasters, boil‑water advisories, severe weather warnings, criminal activity, road closures or traffic alerts, and shelter‑in‑place or lockdown instructions.
CodeRED Mobile Alert App
Alert app provides advanced, real-time, location-specific alerts to subscribers within the reach of a given location generated by public safety officials across the United States and Canada who use the CodeRED community notification system to effectively alert and inform residents to save lives. CodeRED Mobile App Link Stay informed during emergencies with CodeRED, the county’s official notification system.
Sign Up for CodeRED Alerts. You can enroll in CodeRED emergency alerts in two quick ways:
- Text picounty to 99411 on your mobile device
- Enroll online through the CodeRED Enrollment Portal
The CodeRED Mobile Alert App delivers advanced, real‑time, location‑specific notifications issued by public safety officials across the United States and Canada. Alerts are based on your current location, helping ensure you receive timely information that can protect lives during emergencies.
Helpful Links & Resources for Disaster and Post‑Disaster Support
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Michigan Crisis & Access Line
American Red Cross
Disaster Declaration Process
Disaster Assistance Information Form
Do One Thing
FEMA How Disaster Gets Declared
Hazard Mitigation Plan
Michigan’s Student Safety Program
National SKYWARN
NOAA Gaylord
Protecting Your Well After Flooding
Public Assistance Grants Program
United Way
US EPA
Joint Permit Application Information (JPA)
Information for Permit Application
Joint Permit Application
Joint Permit Application Fees
Joint Permit Application Instructions