Not taking any chances after the last wave of storms that ripped through much of Michigan this month, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has activated the State Emergency Operations Center due to more severe weather expected.
The governor’s office has released the following:
“Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) today due to the threat of significant weather impacts across Michigan.
“This morning, I am activating our State Emergency Operations Center to ensure coordination efforts are in place ahead of potential weather-related impacts across much of the state in the next 24 to 36 hours,” said Governor Whitmer. “This action ensures the state can monitor and respond should any local communities need resources or support. Together we will work to keep all Michiganders warm and safe.”
High winds and power outages are expected across much of the state as warming temperatures across Lower Michigan bring a risk of thunderstorms and tornadoes. Ice accumulation could also be an issue across northern Lower Michigan, and the Upper Peninsula could potentially see record-breaking snowfall.
The SEOC was activated at 10 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). SEOC personnel are monitoring the situation and working with state and local officials, as well as private sector partners, to ensure any resource needs are met.
MSP/EMHSD district coordinators are engaged with local emergency management officials. The SEOC is ready to fulfill any resource requests that may arise.
The SEOC is the emergency operations center for the State of Michigan located in Dimondale and is overseen by MSP/EMHSD. The SEOC assists local governments and state agencies with coordinating response and recovery efforts.
For more information on how to prepare before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit www.michigan.gov/miready and follow MSP/EMHSD on X and Facebook.”
