President Trump Approves Michigan’s Request for a Disaster Declaration Due to Upper Peninsula Flooding
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"As Michiganders continue to recover from this devastating flood, we are exploring every avenue for assistance," said
With this declaration, communities statewide are now also eligible to participate in the hazard mitigation assistance program that can help reduce or eliminate long-term risk to people and property from natural hazards. Mitigation measures reduce personal loss, save lives and lessen the cost of responding to and recovering from future disasters.
"Hazard mitigation assistance can help communities enhance the safety of
In addition to the presidential declaration for public assistance and hazard mitigation assistance, the
Presidential Disaster Declaration Timeline
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By declaring a "state of disaster," the
Based on information provided by the MSP/EMHSD, state leaders requested a joint Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) with federal and local leaders to review and validate the most severely damaged homes, businesses and public facilities across the affected counties.
The teams conducted their assessments from
On
Article V Section 26 of the Michigan Constitution gives authority for the lieutenant governor to act as governor when the governor is out of state.
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