LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration (EM) in northern Michigan and the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indian after extreme ice storms affected 12 counties.
On Wednesday, Gov. Whitmer made the official request after assembly with President Donald Trump and she or he shared an replace on harm evaluation and restoration efforts. If the President approves the Emergency Declaration it can authorize as much as $5 million in instant public help.
Gov. Whitmer meets with Trump within the White Home
“Following historic ice storms in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, we are bringing an all-hands-on-deck approach to help get the power back on, clear roads, and keep people safe,” mentioned Governor Whitmer in a information launch despatched to six Information. “I declared a state of emergency, deployed the national guard, and took key steps to expedite recovery. But our work is just beginning. I met with President Trump and submitted a request for a federal emergency declaration that will support local communities and counties with more resources as they recover from this devastating storm. We’ll continue coordinating closely with first responders, local communities, and Michiganders on the ground. Michiganders are strong, and we’ll get through this together.”
Initially, Whitmer declared a state of emergency for 10 counties and has expanded to incorporate Alcona, Alpena, Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Emmet, Mackinac, Montmorency, Oscoda, Otsego, and Presque Isle counties.
State of emergency declared in 10 counties after extreme ice storm strikes northern decrease MI
The ice storm ripped by way of the area in March, flattening bushes and powerlines and creating harmful driving situations.
