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Stabenow, Peters & Bergman Urge President Biden to Declare Major Disaster Declaration for Upper Peninsula Counties Following Severe and Frequent Flooding

Press Release

Date: June 16, 2023
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: Executive Branch Federal, State and Local Relations

"The multiple intense flooding events over this period have caused serious damage across the west-central Upper Peninsula of Michigan, a particularly rural area of the state. As you know, this makes these communities particularly vulnerable after disasters and increases the need for federal assistance to ensure equitable recovery."

We commend the great work the federal government has done in helping Michigan recover from previous disasters. However, without a federal disaster declaration, Michigan, which has responded to 12 state-level and 2 federal-declared disasters over the past 24 months, will not have the capacity to ensure these communities receive the aid they need to fully recover. We urge your speedy approval of this request."


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