Volunteer
The Town of Grant is calling on our incredible community to step up and volunteer in the face of a potential disaster. We’re inspired by the dedication of our local small businesses and residents who have already joined this vital effort, and we’re eager to expand our team of volunteers.
In the event of a major disaster, like a tornado, our aim is to be fully prepared and self-sufficient, minimizing the need for external assistance. One goal that we have is to establish a shelter and command center serviced by each power company. If the power is down in one area, hopefully it will be up in another.
We don’t ever hope for a disaster, but it would be really cool to show the world how we get it done in the Town of Grant. Your involvement will make all the difference.
To sign-up to volunteer, please complete this quick form: Form Link
Do you have a skillset that could help the town of grant in an emergency? For example:
- Health Professional
- Mechanic
- Hamm Radio Operator
- Drone Operator
- First Responder
- Military
- Fire Fighter
- Electrician
- Pilot
Are you a business or organization that could provide resources in an emergency? For Example:
- Tree Removal
- Caterer
- Food Truck
- Large Facility that can provide shelter
- Transportation
Hazards Mitigation
The Town of Grant is in the process of updating our All Hazards Mitigation Plan. We are seeking areas in town that may prove problematic should a disaster occur. For example, are you aware of a road prone to flooding? Please complete this short questionnaire to submit your concerns for consideration: Form Link
The US Federal government requires local and state governments to have a FEMA-Approved All-Hazard Mitigation Plan as established by the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 in order to qualify for Pre-Disaster Mitigation (PDM) and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project grant dollars. These programs are critical sources of Federal funding, especially for a community that wants to proactively initiate mitigation projects using PDM dollars, or for a community that needs HMGP funding following a Presidentially declared disaster.
More information is available below regarding areas of focus.
All Hazards Mitigation Plan: 2024 Plan Update
Hazards, Risks, and Impacts to Focus On:
Natural Hazards
- Severe (summer-season) Storms including Tornadoes, High Winds, Hail and Lightning
- Severe Winter Storms/Blizzards
- Extreme Temperatures (Cold, Heat)
- Drought
- Flooding, to include Dam Failure
- Wildfire
- Pest Infestation (define invasive details) bugs, plants, fish
Composite Hazards
- Long Term Power Outage [ELECTRIC/POWER Lifeline)
- Solar Weather (Solar Flare, Coronal Mass Ejection) [ELECTRIC/POWER Lifeline)
- EMP [ELECTRIC/POWER Lifeline)
- Cyber Incident/Internet & Communications Failure [COMMUNICATIONS , ELECTRIC/POWER Lifeline)
- Water Shortages (drinking or wastewater) [WATER Lifeline)
- Infrastructure Failure (bridges, roads) (TRANSPORTATION Lifeline)
- Hazardous Materials (on-site facilities or transportable – on roads, railroad) HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Lifeline)
- Public Health Emergency (pandemic, biological) (HEALTH/MEDICAL Lifeline)
- Food-related/Agriculture (define parameters [contamination, shortages, seed scarcity; spell out as a cascading effect causing a composite hazard) (Separated out to FOOD Lifeline)
- War/Sabotage (Multiple Lifelines)
Critical Lifelines to Focus On:
Energy
- Power (Grid)
- Transmission
- Distribution
- Temporary Power
- Fuel
- Pipeline
- Power Outages
Water
- Water Infrastructure
- Potable Water
Food
- Local Food Availability
- Agriculture
Shelter
- Evacuations
- Shelter
Safety & Security
- Law Enforcement/Security
- Search and Rescue
- Fire Services
Communications
- Infrastructure
- Alerts, Warnings, Messages
- Responder Communications
Transportation
- Highway/Roadway
- Mass Transit
- Railway
- Aviation
Health & Medical
- Medical Care
- Patient Transport
- Public Health
- Fatality Management
- Health Care Supply Chain
Community (I.e., economic) Infrastructure Viability
- Financial Services
- Local Retail Stores