Governor Whitmer to hold briefing today from Midland, one year after historic floods By Brandon James May 20, 2021 | 7:43 AM MIDLAND, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Governor Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to give an update on the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest in vaccination efforts. The briefing is scheduled to start at 11:30 a.m. in Midland, where one year ago massive floods devastated the region. It happened after the Edenville and Sanford Dams in Midland County failed during heavy rainfall. Nearly 11,000 people had to evacuate their homes. The Governor will be joined by Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, Midland Mayor Maureen Donker, CEO and Chairman of Dow Jim Fitterling, Great Lakes Bay Region Alliance President Matt Felan, and President and General Manager of Dow Diamond Chris Mundhenk.