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Watersmeet Resumes Fire Sign Program
Watersmeet Township has secured a new vendor to produce fire number signs for residents.
Our previous vendor was acquired by a new company, which increased the cost of the signs and hardware without notice. The cost of an individual sign had increased to more than $100, making the program too expensive. As a result, the Township temporarily suspended the fire number sign program while we sought a new vendor.
The cost of materials and shipping has increased in recent years, including the cost of aluminum used to manufacture the signs and petroleum-based materials used in the sign sheeting. These increased costs, along with shipping expenses, have affected the price of the signs.
The Township has now selected a new vendor that is able to provide the signs at a more reasonable cost.
New Fire Number Sign Prices
- 20″ x 9″ Fire Number Sign: $44
- 18″ x 18″ Range Sign: $64
- Sign Post: $10
Prices include the sign, lettering, mounting hardware, and shipping.
Fire Trucks & Treats Halloween Event
Get ready for a fun Halloween afternoon in Watersmeet! 🎃
The Watersmeet Fire Department will host Fire Trucks & Treats on Saturday, October 31, from 3:00–5:00 p.m. at the Watersmeet Community Center. Kids are invited to come dressed in costume and trick-or-treat around the fire trucks.
Residents are invited to join the fun by dressing up and handing out candy to the kids! You can set up in the parking lot or inside the Town Hall to welcome trick-or-treaters.
Townwide Trick-or-Treating will take place from 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Come out, dress up and enjoy a fun Halloween afternoon with your neighbors and community! 👻🚒🎃
Watersmeet Township to Discontinue CodeRED Emergency Notifications
Effective October 15, 2026, Watersmeet Township will discontinue its CodeRED® emergency notification service.
The Township implemented CodeRED three years ago to provide residents and visitors with emergencies, severe weather and other critical notifications by phone, text and email. Other than automated weather alerts, the system has been used only once during that time for a Township emergency notification.
After reviewing the program, the Watersmeet Township Board has decided not to renew the CodeRED service.
The Township will continue to provide information about local emergencies and other important notices through the Township website and its news notification system.
When there is an imminent or ongoing threat to life, safety, or property and the public needs to take immediate action, Gogebic County has the ability to issue Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) and/or Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages through the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS).
IPAWS is the national emergency alert system used to distribute urgent warnings to the public through multiple communication channels. These include Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA), which target compatible wireless phones within a specific geographic area, and the Emergency Alert System (EAS), which targets the public through participating radio and television broadcasters.
Residents are encouraged to sign up for Watersmeet Township news notifications and regularly check www.watersmeetmi.gov for local information and updates.
Project Lifesaver for Individuals with Cognitive Conditions Now Available
Project Lifesaver relies on proven radio technology and specially trained search and rescue personnel. Citizens enrolled in Project Lifesaver wear a small transmitter on the wrist or ankle that emits an individualized frequency signal. If an enrolled client goes missing, the caregiver notifies their local Project Lifesaver agency, and a trained emergency team responds to the wanderer’s area. The first responders will then use the client’s individualized frequency to locate the position of the individual. First responders are also put through community policing courses to learn how to best approach the client once found and allow them to be brought back to safety.
More Information from Gogebic County
Law Enforcement Bulletin: DEA Phone Scam
ALERT: Residents are receiving phone calls claiming to be from the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) or other government agency that attempt to get your personal information by saying there is a problem with your Social Security number or that it was stolen. Caller ID may look legitimate but it is not. If you receive such a call, do not give out your name, birthdate, social security or any other personal information. Hang up and call local law enforcement at (906) 358-2048 so that the call can be tracked and reported.