Michigan Disasters

Severe Storms Strike Michigan, Leaving Thousands Without Power

News Summary A severe storm system has hit Michigan, causing tornado warnings and widespread power outages for nearly 200,000 customers,…

4 weeks ago

Severe Thunderstorms Sweep Across Michigan, Tornado Warnings Issued

News Summary Severe thunderstorms struck Michigan on Thursday night, prompting tornado warnings in multiple counties and leaving over 206,000 customers…

1 month ago

Senator Peters Introduces Bipartisan Preventing Power Outages Act

News Summary U.S. Senator Gary Peters has proposed the Preventing Power Outages Act to enhance power grid resilience in Michigan…

1 month ago

Northern Michigan Receives $50,000 for Disaster Relief

News Summary In response to the devastating ice storm that impacted northern Michigan, the Consumers Energy Foundation has donated $50,000…

1 month ago

Harrison Township Residents Face Algae Challenge

News Summary Residents of Harrison Township, Michigan, are facing significant challenges due to the invasive algae species M. wollei, which…

2 months ago

Alpena Faces Power Outage Challenges After Ice Storm

News Summary Alpena, Michigan is grappling with the aftermath of a severe ice storm that left many without power for…

2 months ago

Pigeon River Country State Forest Faces Catastrophic Ice Storm Damage

News Summary The Pigeon River Country State Forest in Michigan has been severely impacted by a catastrophic ice storm from…

2 months ago

Fast-Tracking Controversial Pipeline Tunnel in Michigan

News Summary The Trump administration has accelerated the approval process for Enbridge Inc.'s pipeline tunnel project under the Straits of…

2 months ago

Power Restoration Progress in Presque Isle Following Ice Storm

News Summary Presque Isle is making notable progress in power restoration after a historic ice storm in late March. As…

2 months ago

Presque Isle County Faces Utility Worker Threats Amid Ongoing Power Restoration

News Summary Presque Isle County is recovering from a devastating ice storm that left over 63,000 residents without power. While…

2 months ago