LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan will obtain out-of-state assist from the Indiana Division of Transport (INDOT) after an ice storm devastated northern decrease Michigan two weeks in the past.
Michigan State Police (MSP) say the assist was secured by way of the Emergency Administration Help Compact (EMAC). That is the primary time the state has requested the sort of assist.
The Michigan State Police Emergency Administration and Homeland Safety Division (MSP/EMHSD) is working alongside the Michigan Division of Transportation (MDOT) to usher in 4 particles elimination groups from Indiana.
MSP says every crew consists of 9 personnel and can help in clearing downed timber and different particles from crucial roadways.
Michigan State Police cruiser after extreme ice storm (Michigan State Police)
“This unprecedented EMAC request underscores the scope of the harm and the urgency of returning impacted communities to secure, functioning circumstances,” stated Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director and commander of the MSP/EMHSD, in a information launch despatched to six Information.
INDOT crews are scheduled to reach at this time and keep for seven days.
MDOT has already deployed upkeep staff and tools from operations services in Kalkaska, Atlanta, Hillman, and Mio within the northern Decrease Peninsula, in addition to from services within the Higher Peninsula and throughout the central and southern Decrease Peninsula.
“Those dedicated men and women have made amazing progress in the recovery operations following the ice storm that struck this area two weeks ago, but we’re so grateful for the additional assistance from our partners at INDOT to help accelerate the process,” stated MDOT North Area Affiliate Area Engineer for Operations Invoice Wahl in a information launch despatched to six Information.
