Crawford County HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2020 This page intentionally left blank. CRAWFORD COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2020 Crawford County, Michigan Prepared for: Crawford County and the Jurisdictions in Crawford County Prepared by: Crawford County Emergency Management 200 W. Michigan Ave Grayling, Michigan 49738 and Northeast Michigan Council of Governments 80 Livingston Boulevard, Suite U-108 P.O. Box 457 Gaylord, Michigan 49734 Adopted Insert Date This page intentionally left blank. Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................................. 1-1 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 1-1 Summary of Plan Contents .......................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Specific Plan Updates .................................................................................................................................................... 1-2 Planning Process ............................................................................................................................................................. 1-2 Community Involvement ............................................................................................................................................. 1-3 Meetings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1-6 Draft Plan ........................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8 Plan Adoption ................................................................................................................................................................... 1-8 Incorporation of Plans, Studies, and Technical Information ........................................................................ 1-9 Chapter 2 Environment ................................................................................................................................... 2-1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 2-1 Climate ................................................................................................................................................................................ 2-2 Topography and Geology............................................................................................................................................. 2-2 Soils ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-3 Water Resources ............................................................................................................................................................. 2-4 Forests ................................................................................................................................................................................. 2-5 Discharge Permits .......................................................................................................................................................... 2-7 Sites of Environmental Contamination .................................................................................................................. 2-8 Chapter 3 Community Profile ........................................................................................................................ 3-1 Population .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1 Seasonal Population Estimate ................................................................................................................................... 3-1 Age Distribution .............................................................................................................................................................. 3-1 Disability Status ............................................................................................................................................................... 3-3 Housing Stock ................................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 Median Income ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-5 Poverty Rates ................................................................................................................................................................... 3-5 Chapter 4 Land Use Characteristics ............................................................................................................ 4-1 Land Division Patterns ................................................................................................................................................. 4-1 Land Cover/Use ............................................................................................................................................................... 4-1 i Chapter 5 Community Services and Facilities ......................................................................................... 5-1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................ 5-1 County Government ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-1 Minor Civil Divisions ..................................................................................................................................................... 5-1 Public Safety ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5-3 Law Enforcement ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-3 Emergency Medical Services ................................................................................................................................. 5-3 Fire and Emergency Services ................................................................................................................................ 5-3 Water Sources for Fire Suppression .................................................................................................................. 5-5 Early Warning & Siren Systems ................................................................................................................................ 5-5 Medical Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................ 5-6 Public Water Supply ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-6 Utilities ................................................................................................................................................................................ 5-7 Educational System ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-7 Special Populations ........................................................................................................................................................ 5-8 Governmental Facilities: Camp Grayling ............................................................................................................... 5-8 Roadways ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5-9 Public Transportation ................................................................................................................................................... 5-9 Rail Service ......................................................................................................................................................................5-10 Airport ...............................................................................................................................................................................5-10 Community Events .......................................................................................................................................................5-10 Natural Landmarks and Cultural Resources .....................................................................................................5-10 Community Capability ................................................................................................................................................5-12