US EditionWhitmer asks Trump for Presidential Emergency Declaration following historic Northern Michigan ice storm
- Gov. Whitmer requested a Presidential Emergency Declaration to aid communities recovering from ice storms; officials estimate $5 million is needed.
- Severe ice storms in late March and early April 2025 caused widespread damage across 12 northern Michigan counties.
- The storms downed trees, blocked roads, compromised utilities, and led to the closure of state parks and trails.
- Whitmer stated, "Michiganders are strong, and we’ll get through this together," regarding recovery efforts.
- Crews are clearing debris to restore access; most sites aim to open by late April or mid-May, though some delays exist.
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Two weeks after northern Michigan ice storm, area still ‘devastated’
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Two weeks after an ice storm moved through northern Michigan, work continues to clean up debris and restore power. Ami Woods' family owns the Good Hart General Store and has seen the devastation the storm has caused. Two weeks after an ice storm moved through northern Michigan, work continues to clean up debris and restore power. (Courtesy Ami Woods) Pine trees in the Pigeon River Country State Forest northeast of Ga…
Whitmer asks Trump for Presidential Emergency Declaration in Northern Michigan after ice storm
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has asked President Donald Trump to declare an emergency for Northern Michigan after a historic ice storm last month.Whitmer requested The Presidential Emergency Declaration for 12 counties and the Little Traverse Bay Band of Odawa Indians.The ice storm knocked out power and communications and left hundreds of miles of roads blocked by fallen trees and debris.Whitmer met with Trump on Wednesday to share an update o…
Whitmer Requests Presidential Emergency Declaration From Trump After Record-Breaking Ice Storm In Northern Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has officially requested President Donald Trump to issue a Presidential Emergency Declaration (EM) for Michigan following the recent severe ice storms that impacted Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. If granted, the declaration would “authorize up to $5 million in immediate public assistance to aid emergency operations, including debris management,” according to a press release from Whitmer’s office. “In the wak…
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