Governor Gretchen Whitmer has officially declared March 15–21, 2026 as Michigan’s Severe Weather Awareness Week. With four tornadoes touching down across Southwest Michigan on March 6 — claiming four lives and destroying dozens of homes and businesses — the importance of being prepared has never been clearer. The Chesterfield Township Fire Department encourages every resident to take time this week to make a plan, build a kit, and know your alerts.
The following video will help you to differentiate between a ‘Watch’ and a ‘Warning’ to formulate an appropriate response in order to keep you and your family safe!
