Emergency Management is a division mandated by the federal government for all state governments, no matter the size. Powell Township’s Emergency Management Coordinator is Kim Bourgeois (906-362-7275). Additional information and updates are available at POWELL TOWNSHIP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
WATER OR EMERGENCY NEEDS? POWELL TOWNSHIP HALL IS AVAILABLE
Address: 101 Bensinger Street, Big Bay, Michigan, 49808
If there are issues accessing the hall OR transportation needs to get to the hall, call or text 906-204-6833 or the Powell Township Emergency Manager at 906-362-7275 for assistance
- For township residents or guests experiencing individual homestead or township-wide water supply issues after weather or other major events, the township hall is open with staff available to help or answer questions. Water is available to fill up jugs or carriers.
- If there are long-lasting homestead or town-wide power outage emergencies OR moderate medical equipment power needs, the hall will open during the day or night once notified. Township residents and guests will be welcome.
- The town hall and adjacent fire hall will have water, cots and blankets, power to include heat or cooling/fans, light, and outlets (for reasonable needs).
NOTICE – BILL DIONNE (HALFWAY) FIRE HALL FOOD BANK OPENINGS:
5 – 7 P.M. on NOV 5, NOV 19, DEC 3, DEC 17, JAN 7, JAN 21, FEB 4, FEB 18, MAR 4, and MAR 18
- With donated funds and volunteers, the Powell Township Emergency Management Department will open the Bill Dionne Fire Hall at Halfway Food Bank starting November 5. Continuing it through summer will be determined in April.
- The Food Bank will open from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on two Wednesdays per month: NOV 5 & 19, DEC 3 & 17, JAN 7 & 21, FEB 4 & 18, and MAR 4 & 18.
- Non-perishable food, paper goods, hygiene and cleaning supplies are available for anyone in need.
- For more information, call Emergency Manager Kim Bourgeois (906-362-7275) or the township office (906-345-9345).
Food Bank Donations
- You can make a monetary donation; make checks payable to Powell Township and note “food bank donation” in the memo line. A great holiday idea.
- You can make a food/supply donation; drop off is available at the Powell Township office during regular office hours (Mon & Thu 9-12), or in the Powell Township Hall whenever it is open/active for events, or dropped off during food bank operating hours at the Halfway Fire Hall.
- For more information, call Emergency Manager Kim Bourgeois (906-362-7275) or the township office (906-345-9345).
NOW AVAILABLE IN POWELL TOWNSHIP:
HOME DELIVERED MEALS or “MEALS ON WHEELS”
A hot meal is delivered to seniors who are homebound and are unable to prepare nutritious meals for themselves. Suggested donation: $3.50 per meal
In addition to providing healthy and well-balanced meals, the meal deliverers also provide an important service by checking on the homebound seniors when they deliver the meals.
DO YOU QUALIFY FOR HOME DELIVERED MEALS?
– Eligibility requirements for Home Delivered Meals include:
– You or your spouse must be 60 years of age of older.
– You must be homebound and cannot leave your home without assistance.
-You are unable to prepare meals and you have no one nearby to prepare your meals.
Call 228-6522 ext 302 for more information or to see if you or someone you care about qualifies.
WHAT DO THESE PROGRAMS COST?
The suggested per meal donation is $3.50 for each Congregate or Home Delivered Meal, but no one is ever denied service due to their inability to donate. Family members are also encouraged to donate on behalf of their loved ones. Since federal and state funding does not cover the full cost to operate the Senior Meal Programs, the generosity of program participants and their families is crucial. Without these donations CAAM would not be able to serve every senior in need of Congregate or Home Delivered Meals.
Community Action Alger-Marquette Senior Meals Programs serve close to 100,000 meals a year to seniors in Alger and Marquette Counties, helping those seniors live longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives. Volunteers are needed in a variety of ways to continue providing these important meals. If you wish to learn more call our office for more information.
For local info call:
Kim Bourgeois, Powell Township Emergency Manager, 906-362-7275
Gene Champagne, Meals on Wheels Driver, 906-250-2140