MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Muskegon County continues to clean up after two severe storm systems slammed the lakeshore last month.
Emergency managers are hosting a gathering on Monday, July 15 where various agencies will share more resources for those impacted.
Called a Multi-Agency Resource Coordination event, you're invited to visit the Muskegon County Marquette Campus - The Student Center - from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
So far 14 different agencies said they would attend.
The Muskegon Board of Commissioners declared a state of emergency in the county, including all 16 townships, 7 cities and 4 villages. This allows local resources to be used to help out with the cleanup process.
“The basic Disaster Declaration Process is if a disaster occurs – activate an emergency operations center (EOC), respond to life, health, and safety needs, look at the big picture, conduct damage assessment, then declare a local state of emergency if the situation warrants,” said Renee Gavin, Muskegon County Emergency Services Manager. “Once a local declaration is issued, it is sent to the Governor requesting a State declaration if the Governor issues a State declaration that opens access to State resources.”
County officials have received more than 250 damage reports so far this week.
That includes 21 destroyed homes, 65 had major damage and 76 homes suffered minor damage. Even more were affected and 4 were labeled as inaccessible.
“Our peaceful, small community woke up Tuesday, June 25, 2024, with two severe storm systems changing their lives. Trees through homes, cars beyond repair, and individuals trapped inside their homes, unable to see or know what was occurring. The events that occurred, which we are all living with currently, are unexplainable,” said Scott Huebler, Manager of the City of Whitehall. “Given the amount of damage and devastation, it is nothing short of a small miracle there were no reported injuries or deaths within our community.”
Resource Coordination Event Details
When: Monday, July 15
Time: 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Where: Muskegon County Marquette Campus - The Student Center - 1903 Marquette Avenue, Muskegon, MI 49442
Who: Community members impacted by storms are encouraged to attend.
Whitehall storm damage
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