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As southeast Michigan survivors clean and repair damage to their homes caused by the severe storms and flooding that occurred June 25-26, 2021, FEMA has teamed up with Menards home improvement stores in Bloomfield Hills and Warren to provide free information, tips and literature on making homes and businesses stronger and safer.

State of Michigan-FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Dearborn, Detroit and Southfield will cease operations soon, but help is still available at two DRCs in Wayne County and a new Macomb County center opening next Tuesday, Oct. 19.

As temperatures drop in the coming months, your furnace will become the most important appliance in your home. FEMA suggests residents of Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties who suffered damage from June’s severe storms and flooding make sure their heating systems and water heaters are in good working condition before the cold weather arrives.

A Disaster Recovery Center will open in Southfield on Wednesday, Oct. 6, to help renters, homeowners and business owners affected by the June 25 – 26 severe storms and flooding.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) teams to Macomb and Oakland counties where survivors of the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding are now eligible for Individual Assistance.

The deadline for survivors of the June 25 –26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA for individual disaster assistance has been extended to Friday, November 12, 2021. The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb and Oakland counties.

Federal disaster assistance is now available to individuals in Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne counties who experienced disaster-related losses from the June 25 – 26 severe storms and flooding. It’s important to understand the resources available and how to access them to get the help you need. 

Michigan homeowners and renters in Macomb and Oakland counties, who have disaster-related losses from the severe storms and flooding of June 25-26, 2021, may now apply for federal disaster assistance.

As FEMA’s National Preparedness Month continues through the end of September, it’s important to remember disasters can happen any time and being prepared for them starts at home. Communicating disaster readiness actions with the children in your household is important to ensure they know what to do when the unexpected occurs.