Ottawa County on Lake Michigan west of Grand Rapids has been one of the fastest growing counties in Michigan. The county faces moderate tornado risk and lake storm surge events from Lake Michigan. Holland Michigan is home to the Tulip Festival drawing massive spring tourism. The county hosts significant manufacturing including furniture and automotive suppliers. Lake Michigan contamination from any upstream nuclear or industrial incident would affect the county's water supply intakes.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Identify an interior room or storm shelter.
- Monitor NOAA weather alerts continuously.
- Keep emergency kit accessible at all times.
- Prepare for sudden power outages.
// 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 / Lake Michigan Storm |
| Secondary Hazard | Flash Flooding |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Low |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 4 |
| Last Major Event | 2018 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (616) 738-4000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 10 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-196 US-31 MI-45 MI-104 |
// County Profile
| County | Ottawa County MI |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Population | 296 |
| Area | 564 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Low |
// Major Cities
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