LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer deployed the Michigan Nationwide Guard (MING) to help with ice storm restoration efforts within the northern space of the state.
Two MING groups have been deployed to assist clear roadways and particles. Additionally they responded to a request from an Alpena medical heart to man a brief shelter to help emergency room overflow.
(Michigan State Police)
Moreover, two further counties had been added to the state of emergency declaration: Alcona and Antrim. The Michigan State Police (MSP) says the declaration of a state of emergency will assist with response and restoration efforts within the communities affected by the ice storms that brought about 1000’s of individuals to lose energy and entry to primary requirements.
A complete of 12 counties are actually below the declaration: Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac, Alpena, Alcona, and Antrim counties.
Whitmer additionally lifted business trucking hour and weight restrictions to handle the demand for gas within the storm-impacted space.
All state and native seasonal load restrictions have been suspended for business autos for the supply of gasoline, distillate, propane, and different vital tools.
