Disaster Relief Centers in Place as FEMA Assistance for April Storms is Established

LANSING, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, Jul. 12, 2026) – Now that federal financial help is secured for those in 27 counties affected by April storms, Michigan Disaster Recovery Centers are now open to connect disaster assistance with those eligible to receive it.

Specialists from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the US Small Business Administration will be at eight such locations, helping survivors apply for FEMA’s Individual Assistance and SBA disaster loan programs. This includes document uploading, tips in making property more disaster-resistant, and answer questions in person. Additional pop-up sites and mobile centers will be opened through this period.

Here’s a list of the Michigan Disaster Recovery Centers established for this situation:

• City of Cadillac Water Operations Facility – 7241 E. 44^th Road, Cadillac, MI 49601, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM 
• Crawford County Emergency Operations Center – 200 W. Michigan Avenue, Grayling, MI 49738, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM
• Evart Area Fire Department – 106 E. 6^th Street, Evart, MI 49631, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM
• Gun Plain Township Fire Department – 381 8^th Street, Plainwell MI 49080, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM
• Inspire Church – 918 Garden Avenue, Fremont, MI 49412, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; closed Sunday.
• Kaliseum Recreational Center – 1900 Fairgrounds Road, Kalkaska, MI 49646, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Saturday and Sunday, 8 AM to 3 PM
• North Allis Township Hall – 1940 M-211, Onaway, MI 49765, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM
• Perrinton Community Center – 305 W. Elba Street, Perrinton, MI 48871, Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM

Now a list of the Small Business Administration’s Business Recovery Centers:

• City of Cadillac Water Operations Facility – 7241 E. 44^th Road, Cadillac, MI 49601, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM; closed Sunday.
• Indian River Chamber of Commerce – 3453 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM; Saturday, 10 AM to 2 PM; closed Sunday.

Affected persons can also apply online, or call the FEMA help line (800-621-3362) from 7 AM to 11 PM.

On June 2^nd, President Trump approved Governor Whitmer’s request for a major disaster declaration stemming from those storms, which included heavy rain, snowment, and nine confirmed tornadoes during an 11-day period across 43 counties. Click on the highlighted online links for more information on FEMA Individual Assistance and an interactive map for the locations of the DRC.