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Michigan emergency preparedness declarations

Overview

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared September as Preparedness Month following a period of severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division is encouraging residents to develop emergency plans, assemble supply kits, and understand local response protocols.

Local initiatives include a Prepare Fair in Lapeer County scheduled for September 12, and guidance from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development regarding the inclusion of pets and livestock in emergency preparations. Meanwhile, severe weather in Southeast Michigan has caused power outages for over 250,000 residents, with DTE Energy working toward restoration.

Entities

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development · Florida Division of Emergency Management · DTE Energy · Florida · Gretchen Whitmer

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Michigan declares Preparedness Month amid severe weather and power outages

    Michigan has declared September Preparedness Month following severe weather, while over 250,000 residents in Southeast Michigan face power outages due to recent storms.

  2. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Florida Governor declares September Preparedness Month

    Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has declared September Florida Preparedness Month to encourage residents to prepare for the peak of hurricane season.

Sources

centralfloridalifestyle.com · fox2detroit.com · lasvegasnevada.gov · myfoxdetroit.com · nbcnews.com · offthepress.com · postaltimes.com · thealpenanews.com · wdet.org · wzmq19.com