Training helps CERT prepare for flood disaster

GLADWIN

From March 10 through April 15, the Gladwin County Emergency Management Office issued a total of 21 Nixle alerts to residents who signed up for the service, ranging from winter weather advisories to thunderstorm warnings to flood watches.

“We’ve been busier than usual, but that’s why we have the system,” said Gladwin County Emergency Management Director Bob North. “We had three major weather…