Macomb County north of Detroit is the third most populous county in Michigan. The county hosts major defense manufacturing facilities including US Army TACOM which develops military wheeled and tracked vehicles and Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The Clinton River creates flooding risk — major flooding in 2014 affected communities across the county. Sterling Heights and Warren are major centers for Michigan's defense and automotive manufacturing industries.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 4 / 10 Low Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2014 Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (586) 469-5300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 18 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-94 M-59 M-53 US-23 |
// County Profile
| County | Macomb County MI |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Population | 881 |
| Area | 482 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Major Cities
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.