LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Federal Emergency Administration Company (FEMA) has rejected Michigan’s enchantment for added catastrophe help tied to the March 2025 ice storm that crippled northern Michigan, state officers mentioned this week.
In a letter reaffirming its earlier choice, FEMA denied Public Help Class F funding for everlasting utility repairs and Particular person Help for residents with housing and disaster-related losses. The enchantment for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program — which helps long-term initiatives to cut back future threat — stays beneath assessment, based on FEMA.
“While the denial of additional federal aid is disappointing, Michigan has a strong foundation for recovery,” mentioned Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Administration and commander of the Michigan State Police Emergency Administration and Homeland Safety Division. “Together with our local and state partners, we will continue to provide the support and coordination needed to help communities recover.”
The March 28–30 storm introduced excessive ice accumulation, extended energy outages, hazardous circumstances and document infrastructure harm throughout northern Michigan. Rural electrical cooperatives reported among the steepest financial losses.
President Donald Trump permitted a federal catastrophe declaration on July 22, authorizing FEMA Public Help funding for emergency work and sure everlasting repairs throughout 13 counties and for the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians. Michigan filed its enchantment of the denied applications on Aug. 25.
