Friday, September 26, 2014

Winter weather preparedness

Unfortunately, as we all have come to realize fall has set in and winter will not be too terribly far behind it.  As this season rapidly approaches, here are a few things to keep in mind to help remain prepared and ready should an emergency set in during the winter.

  • Carry blankets, a first aid kit, shovel, and snacks in your vehicle as tow trucks and emergency responses can be delayed due to weather.
  • Ensure your vehicle is ready for winter by making sure defrosters and heaters are functioning
  • Keep any chimneys and fire places properly cleaned to manufacturers standards and recommendations. 
With another cold and long winter always looming around the corner, please take these tips and become more prepared as disaster can strike at any time.  These links offer some more information regarding winter readiness and preparedness for families, homes, and vehicles: ready.gov/winter And as always, if you have any questions or concerns please contact us.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Severe Weather Readiness


As most every Michigan resident can attest to, the weather changes rapidly some days, and other days the storms never stop.  Regardless of which weather we are faced with, being prepared for severe wind and thunderstorms is very important.  As we continue to focus on preparedness as part of National Preparedness Month, here are a few tips for severe weather readiness.

  • Develop an emergency plan and kit for your home and family
  • Keep trees trimmed away from homes and other structures as massive damage can be caused should they fall in to a building
  • Stay informed of weather conditions.  Sources and apps like WeatherBug and Intellicast, as well as the National Weather Service are excellent ways to stay informed
  • Get trained in First Aid and CPR.  Skills like these could prove invaluable during an emergency
If you are in need of more information or would like to become CPR/First Aid certified, we do run classes for groups and individuals at the fire station.  For more information, please call the station at 334-3279.  Additionally, for more information on emergency preparedness kits please visit ready.gov/kids/build-a-kit or the American Red Cross

Friday, September 12, 2014


This month is National Preparedness Month!  As part of this national initiative, we at the Glen Lake Fire Department want to let you know a few of the ways we prepare for disasters in the region:

  • Leelanau County Emergency Management runs mock disasters ranging from plane crashes to tornadoes striking local schools frequently to ensure preparedness of all emergency services agencies in the county for mass-casualty incidents
  • GLFD training staff ensures members are up to date on all skills needed for disaster and emergency operations, which for us range from: car accidents, structure fires, medical incidents, as well as more technical situations including boat rescue and search and rescue.
We encourage all of you to become more prepared to face any disaster that could strike the region.  Over the coming weeks, the blog will focus on a few of the more likely disasters that could strike the region and what you can do to become more prepared.
Please visit ready.gov for more information on disaster preparedness, and as always please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Remembering September 11th, 2001

Our Annual September 11th Memorial Service will be taking place this Thursday morning at 08:30 a.m. at Glen Lake Fire Station Number One in Glen Arbor.  This year's service will feature special guest speaker, Chief Tuller of the Traverse City Fire Department.  For those who have not attended the service or seen our September 11th Memorial, all members of the public are welcome to attend.
We hope to see you Thursday to join us in remembering the events and tragedy of September 11th, 2001.

Above: A photo of the September 11th Monument at Glen Lake Fire Station One