State of emergency expanded to 5 counties, 2 cities by Whitmer amid continued severe weather

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 17, 2026

Words: 347

Last Updated: 3 months ago

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expanded a state of emergency to the counties of Eaton, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Mecosta, and Muskegon, and in the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo in the wake of extreme weather events, including severe rainfall and tornadoes that have led to flooding and damaged roads.

“This declaration will help these areas with recovery efforts as they work to clean up after severe weather damaged homes, roads, and businesses,” Whitmer said in a …

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