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Federal aid is available for people whose property was damaged in August's tornado and severe storms.

A letter to Healey from FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell states that in December 2023, the governor specifically requested individual assistance for two counties, public assistance for two counties, and hazard mitigation for the entire state.

Small businesses facing economic hardship from January's Arctic blast may be eligible for relief, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler, and Commissioner Carmen Rubio announced Tuesday.

Officials learned that President Joe Biden had decided not to sign the disaster declaration for the city and FEMA officials had determined that the Sept. 11 flood had not caused damage of "such severity and magnitude as to be beyond the capabilities of the state, affected local governments, and voluntary agencies.

County officials will coordinate an assistance center for people who apply for FEMA's help.

Michigan residents affected by tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief at DisasterAssistance.gov

Michigan residents affected by tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief at DisasterAssistance.gov

Michigan residents affected by tornadoes and flooding can apply for disaster relief at DisasterAssistance.gov

The disaster declaration follows storms in which at least five people were killed.

A forceful winter storm that saturated the San Diego region this week began to weaken Friday following five days of heavy rain and accumulating mountain snow.