Tag: severe_weather

• Michigan Governor Seeks Federal Disaster Aid After April Storms

  5 Jun 2026 12:22 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Governor Whitmer requests a presidential major disaster declaration for Michigan following severe April weather, including nine tornadoes and widespread flooding, to secure federal aid for 43 impacted counties.

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• Governor Whitmer Forgives School Makeup Days After Severe Michigan Weather

  26 May 2026 5:48 p.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Governor Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill forgiving school makeup days for dozens of Michigan counties. This provides relief to schools impacted by severe winter and spring weather, including snowmelt, storms, and flooding, removing penalties for disrupted routines.

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• Governor Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Five Iowa Counties After Severe Weather

  22 May 2026 1:36 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds declared a disaster for five counties following severe weather, activating individual assistance grants up to $7,000 and a disaster case advocacy program to aid affected residents with recovery efforts.

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• Gov. Reynolds Declares Disaster for Eight Iowa Counties Following Severe Weather

  20 May 2026 6:05 p.m. · Source: State Of Iowa

  Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a disaster proclamation for eight counties affected by severe weather since May 15, 2026, activating state resources and assistance programs like the Individual Assistance Grant Program and Disaster Case Advocacy Program.

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• Governor Whitmer Seeks Extension for Major Disaster Declaration After April Storms

  15 May 2026 5:02 a.m. · Source: Office of Michigan Governor

  Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer seeks FEMA extension for a major disaster declaration following April's severe weather, including tornadoes and widespread flooding, to allow full damage assessment and secure federal recovery resources.

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