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Cheboygan Residents in Northern Michigan Told to Prepare for Possible Flooding, Evacuations
Officials say 5 pumps, 2,000 sandbags and a bridge closure are part of efforts to manage rising water and protect nearby infrastructure.
- Early Monday, the Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office issued a "READY" alert for residents near the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex as water levels reached 12 inches below the dam's top, rising 3 inches or more per day.
- Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County on Friday after record snowfall last month and recent rain elevated water levels, authorizing state resources to assist local response operations.
- To manage rising water, crews placed 2,000 sandbags and activated five pumps to divert water around the complex, while the Michigan Department of Transportation raised the U.S. 23 bascule bridge on Monday to protect against debris.
- Consumers Energy is considering a "Public Safety Power Shutoff" due to flooding risks, while authorities urge residents to prepare "go bags" with medication and important documents under the "ready, set, go" safety protocol.
- The National Weather Service issued a flood watch until 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 15, with 30 to 60 percent chance of showers continuing into Tuesday and rain expected through Thursday, pressuring the high-hazard dam structure.
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