Board extends local emergency declaration as flooding continues to affect properties

The Leelanau County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution extending the local emergency declaration under the Michigan Emergency Management Act to May 6, giving emergency management authority expanded procurement flexibility and preserving eligibility for state or federal assistance should a higher‑level emergency be declared. Administrator Dyer explained the extension permits emergency management to procure supplies outside normal bidding when required and could preserve access to low‑interest loans if a state or federal declaration follows.