President Joe Biden approves Michigan disaster declaration, unlocks federal funds for repairs
The declaration unlocks federal funds to offset damages from flooding and tornados reported June 25 and 26.
FEMA officials in Wayne County hold update on flood damage
The "most significant rainstorm" in decades flooded Wayne County in late June. Federal officials are in Detroit Thursday to assess the damage following a request by the governor.
Michigan opens emergency funds for low-income households in need of repairs
Families eligible for the assistance will need help with home repairs necessary to fix unsafe conditions and restore essential services.
Detroit works to clean up after severe flooding damages property, city
Detroiters are facing an uphill climb to clean up after over 5 inches of rain fell in just a few hours Friday night.
Resources available for flood victims in Metro Detroit
Homes, freeways, and everything in between got a bit of everything from the weekend weather. The severity of the storm has escalated into disaster declarations by the city of Detroit and Wayne County.
Michigan man dies in Lake St. Clair at Jobbie Nooner as storm blows through
A Michigan man died Friday afternoon while at Jobbie Nooner on Lake St. Clair when the boat he was in started taking on water during a strong thunderstorm.
Those affected by the mid-Michigan dam collapse in the summer have two dates to remember
The deadlines for any households affected by a mid-Michigan dam collapse over the summer have until Nov. 18 and Nov. 30 to get the paperwork in for both of them.
Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie, St. Clair set record highs for May water levels
Three of the Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair set a record high for water levels for May, a sign that extreme weather is continuing to set unprecedented numbers.
Michigan sues owner of dam that broke, causing historic flooding in Midland
The state of Michigan is suing the owner of a mid-Michigan dam that ruptured after heavy rains, causing widespread flooding.
Discovery of unused disaster supplies causes uproar in Puerto Rico
People in a Puerto Rico discovered a warehouse filled with water, cots and other unused emergency supplies, setting off a social media uproar as the area struggles to recover from a strong earthquake.
American honeymooners found alive, severely burned after volcano eruption in New Zealand
Newlyweds Lauren and Matthew Urey were among the 47 people on White Island when a volcano suddenly erupted on Monday.
Michigan woman volunteers in Bahamas after Dorian's destruction
Nancy Malone has traveled the globe through her Hands of Light In Action organization helping people get back on their feet after natural disasters like earthquakes.