President Donald Trump has approved a $32.1 million federal disaster declaration for Michigan following severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding, according to a Tuesday evening social media post.
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In the post, Trump said he informed Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of the approval and that she was “very grateful.” A spokesperson for Whitmer’s office confirmed the governor spoke with Trump on Tuesday and was told the declaration had been approved.
Disaster declarations typically make federal resources available to assist with recovery efforts, including aid for homeowners, renters, local governments, and nonprofit organizations. The $32.1 million declaration is intended to support response, cleanup, and repair costs related to storm damage across affected areas of Michigan.
State officials are awaiting formal documentation from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) outlining the scope and conditions of the approved disaster declaration. Once received, federal and state agencies are expected to coordinate on the distribution of recovery funds and implementation of assistance programs for impacted communities.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
