Event Brief
Residents near Michigan dam urged to prepare for evacuation
Filed: Apr 13, 2026 at 2:07 PM ET
Summary: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency as crews install pumps and sandbags to manage rising water levels.
WHO: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer
WHAT: Declared a state of emergency and urged evacuation preparations
WHEN: Apr 13, 2026 at 1:38 PM ET
WHERE: Michigan
WHY: Due to forecasted additional rain and rising water levels
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