Event Brief
Gov. Whitmer requests federal disaster aid after tornadoes
Filed: Apr 02, 2026 at 10:01 AM ET
Summary: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer seeks a disaster declaration following deadly tornadoes that killed four and damaged homes in Michigan.
WHO: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
WHAT: requested a major disaster declaration
WHEN: Apr 02, 2026 at 9:46 AM ET
WHERE: Branch, Cass and St. Joseph counties
WHY: after tornadoes killed four people and destroyed homes and businesses
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