Cass County Local Pulse

Tornado Recovery Progress

• 🔥 Joint Damage Assessment: State and federal teams with local officials conducted a joint preliminary damage...

Lighthearted boost to local safety:

• Puppy power alert! 12-week-old bloodhound KJ is training successfully on scent trails, set to track suspects...

• Joint damage checks done: State, federal, and local teams assessed EF-3 tornado impacts in Sherwood and Union Townships on March 17 to gauge if...

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Winter Weather Advisory: Cass County Emergency Management reports snow showers moving from west to east starting this...

Key updates on post-March 6 tornado recovery for Cass residents:

• FEMA, state, local teams touring damage in Cass, Branch, St. Joseph counties via...

Branch District Library's Holbrook Heritage Room is collecting tornado impacts for a community archive—residents, contribute now:

• Images/videos of...

A Cass County Sheriff's emergency vehicle was struck while responding to crashes on Interstate 80, spotlighting public safety risks to first responders in local traffic incidents.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Winter Weather Advisory: Cass County Emergency Management reports snow showers moving from west to east beginning this...

Key push for better storm warnings post-March 6 tornadoes in Cass County and nearby:

• No Tornado Watch issued despite four tornadoes killing 4,...

State/federal teams start damage assessments today in Cass County (plus St. Joseph, Branch) to evaluate homes/businesses.

• Purpose: Totals determine...

Residents, here's your chance to influence data center rules in Cass County:

• Public discussion by Board of Commissioners & Planning Commission on...

Stay cautious on roads – Snow showers move in this morning, lake effect snow lasts to Tuesday AM with 30-40 mph west wind gusts making travel...

Residents in storm-hit areas: expect assessment teams reviewing home/business damage to check aid eligibility.

• Schedule: Additional surveys...

• Flood Safety Series offers guidance for preparing for floods, staying safe during, and after.
• Key state resources from MDHHS to stay safe in severe weather.
• Practical tips relevant for Michigan's weather hazards.

Cass County officials advise storm-impacted residents: additional damage assessments are scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday to support recovery efforts.

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Travel Advisory: Cass County Sheriff's Office advises residents to avoid travel until the current storm has passed and...

Stay safe in Cass County storm:

• Check forecast: Northeast winds to 30 mph after midnight, 100% snow chance Sunday.
• Heed sheriff's advisory: Avoid...

Heads up, Cass County drivers: Spring load restrictions hit all county highways March 19, 2026, staying until pavement subgrade conditions allow—usually around May 15. Full details on the county website.

Cass County in wind advisory today through Monday midnight, with south winds 25-35 mph and gusts to 55 mph. Signals rising severe weather trend.

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Cass County approves agreement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for the annual Medicare Cost Study Report required by Cass County HHVS, replacing prior vendor Francis Phelan PA Inc. Key move for health services compliance transparency.