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The State of Michigan activated the State Emergency Operations Center late Monday night after storms caused flooding in the metro Detroit area and beyond. Drivers were being asked to avoid the area during the Tuesday morning commute due to may road being impassible...

As the northern half of Michigan's lower peninsula experiences flooding due to heavy rainfall and snowmelt, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division are reminding citizens to drive safely and adhere to all road closures due to flooded roads...

As part of National Flood Safety Awareness Week, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging residents to prepare for possible flooding. Captain Chris A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security, says "now is the time to think about flooding preparedness and safety...

On Tuesday, Governor Rick Snyder announced that President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster area for 16 counties across Michigan due to severe flooding that occurred in April and May. In a statement, Governor Snyder said "the losses incurred by Michigan's communities have been severe due to the magnitude of the regional flooding...

Governor Snyder has requested President Obama to declare a major disaster for the state of Michigan as a result of severe flood damage that occurred in 16 counties from April 16 to May 14. The affected counties include: Allegan, Barry, Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Ionia, Kent, Keweenaw, Marquette, Midland, Muskegon, Newaygo, Ontonagon, Osceola, Ottawa and Saginaw...

With the recent rain and additional rain in the local forecast there is a potential for flooding in Genesee County. The Genesee County Health Department would like to remind residents to stay safe and healthy as we enter in to a new season that can bring storms and flooding...

Gov. Rick Snyder has committed state disaster contingency funds to Genesee County to further assist local jurisdictions in recovering from severe flooding that occurred on May 3 and 4, 2012. State disaster funds are being provided under the authority of the Governor’s state of emergency proclamation declared for Genesee County on May 11, making available all state resources to assist with local re

Governor Snyder today requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration that would clear the way for financial assistance to Genesee County residents and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding that hit the state in early May...

A Michigan request for major disaster assistance following heavy flooding that occurred last month in Genesee County has been denied. According to WNEM, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) notified Governor Snyder's office of the decision in a letter...

Governor Rick Snyder today requested President Barack Obama to declare a major disaster for the State of Michigan as a result of heavy rainfall and flood damage that occurred in Genesee County from May 3-5. This incident is of such severity and magnitude, Snyder requested supplementary federal aid in the form of Individual Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Assistance...