Governor Gretchen Whitmer today declared a state of emergency for Tuscola County.
Damage to county infrastructure and private property due to flooding last week led Tuscola County to request state assistance.
Local officials declared a state of emergency on May 28th after determining local resources would not be able to address the situation. Preliminary assessments indicate as much as $4 million in damages to roads and public facilities.
The emergency declaration means the county will gain access to state resources in managing clean up of the flooding. A state official said It remains to be seen whether the state will foot the bill for road repairs.
In a statement Governor Whitmer said “This declaration will ensure the state can provide resources to Tuscola County communities to assist with recovery efforts.