LANSING, MI (WHTC) – Excessive flooding after heavy rains in two mid-Michigan Counties has caused Lt. Gov. Brian Calley to call a “state of disaster”
Communities within Isabella and Midland counties have been severely affected by flooding, impacting hundreds of homes, businesses, and public facilities due to the severe weather and intense rain from the last week. Public health and safety is a concern due to damaged structures and debris, contaminated flood water, increased emergency vehicle response times caused by road and bridge closures, and loss of electric power and utility services. Lt. Gov. Calley made the declaration on Friday June 23.
“Our state and local emergency response and volunteer services have been the backbone for responding to the extraordinary flooding and resulting damage,” Calley said. “I commend them for their work in protecting the public health and safety of our residents during this time. All state resources are being made available to assist with further recovery efforts.”
By declaring a “state of disaster”, the state of Michigan will make available all state resources, including Michigan State Police and Emergency Management, in addition to local response and recovery efforts.
