Oscoda County HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN This page intentionally left blank. 202 1 This page intentionally left blank. OSCODA COUNTY HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN 2021 Oscoda County, Michigan Prepared for: Oscoda County and the Jurisdictions in Oscoda County Prepared by: Oscoda County Emergency Management 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 Hazard Mitigation Planning Process in Oscoda County ......................................................................... 1-2 Meetings ................................................................................................................................................ 1-3 Kick off Meeting ................................................................................................................................. 1-3 NEMCOG Board of Directors’ Meeting .............................................................................................. 1-3 Plan Review and Update Meetings .................................................................................................... 1-4 NEMCOG Board of Directors’ Meeting .............................................................................................. 1-4 Community Involvement ....................................................................................................................... 1-5 Public Participation Survey ................................................................................................................ 1-5 Draft Plan ............................................................................................................................................... 1-8 Plan Adoption ......................................................................................................................................... 1-9 Incorporation of Plans, Studies, and Technical Information .................................................................. 1-9 Chapter 2 Environment ..................................................................................................................... 2-1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 2-1 Climate ................................................................................................................................................... 2-3 Topography ............................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Geology .................................................................................................................................................. 2-4 Soils ........................................................................................................................................................ 2-4 Forest and Wetland Resources .............................................................................................................. 2-5 Water Resources .................................................................................................................................... 2-9 Fish and Wildlife ................................................................................................................................... 2-11 Discharge Permits ................................................................................................................................ 2-12 Sites of Environmental Contamination ................................................................................................ 2-13 Chapter 3 Community Profile ............................................................................................................ 3-1 A Brief History of Oscoda County........................................................................................................... 3-1 Population .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1 Seasonal Population ............................................................................................................................... 3-2 Age Distribution ..................................................................................................................................... 3-2 Disability Status ...................................................................................................................................... 3-4 i Income ................................................................................................................................................... 3-5 Poverty Rates ......................................................................................................................................... 3-7 Housing Stock ......................................................................................................................................... 3-7 Agriculture ............................................................................................................................................. 3-8 Chapter 4 Land Use Characteristics ................................................................................................... 4-1 Land Divisions and Ownership ............................................................................................................... 4-1 Land Cover/Use ...................................................................................................................................... 4-2 Chapter 5 Community Services and Facilities..................................................................................... 5-1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 5-1 County Government............................................................................................................................... 5-1 Township Government .......................................................................................................................... 5-1 Public Safety ........................................................................................................................................... 5-1 Law Enforcement ............................................................................................................................... 5-1 Emergency Medical Services .............................................................................................................. 5-1 Fire Services ....................................................................................................................................... 5-2 Early Warning Systems ........................................................................................................................... 5-2 Medical Facilities .................................................................................................................................... 5-3 Utility Services ........................................................................................................................................ 5-3 Education System ................................................................................................................................... 5-4 Special Populations ................................................................................................................................ 5-4 Transportation Network ........................................................................................................................ 5-4 Community Events ................................................................................................................................. 5-5 Community Capability ............................................................................................................................ 5-7 Chapter 6 Hazard Identification and Assessments ............................................................................. 6-1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................ 6-1 Natural Hazards...................................................................................................................................... 6-1 Wildfires ............................................................................................................................................. 6-1 Severe Winds (Derecho) .................................................................................................................... 6-6 Ice and Sleet Storms ..........................................................................................................................