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LANSING — Governor Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are reminding survivors of April’s severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that one week remains to apply for federal financial assistance.   “Nearly every part of our state felt the impact of April’s severe weather, from widespread flooding and…

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OCEANA COUNTY — Heavy rainfall led to historic flooding last April, causing damage and compromising structures in Oceana County and in several other Michigan communities. In response to a Presidential disaster declaration issued in June, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the availability of low interest disaster loans for Michigan businesses, private nonprofits, and residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes,…

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UPDATE: The watch has been cancelled for Oceana County OCEANA COUNTY — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday, July 27, for several counties in the western portion of the Lower Peninsula, including Oceana and Mason counties. The storms could produce hail and damaging winds. ___________________________________________ Please Support Local News and Sports Coverage…

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Beach hazards statement in effect through Wednesday The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has issued an air quality alert through Monday, July 20, for elevated levels of fine particulate due to wildfire smoke. Concentrations in the Lower Peninsula will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. This is a statewide air quality alert. “Another smoke plume has settled…

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