Gov. Whitmer requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for the U.P. impacted by spring flooding

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Governor Gretchen Whitmer sent a letter to President Biden requesting a Major Disaster Declaration and activation of the public assistance program for Baraga, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties following an assessment of damage to the area. The governor requested the declaration after flooding caused by record snowmelt earlier this spring.

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