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Houghton County Board seeks state disaster aid after spring flooding, cites $18.07 million in damages

Houghton County Board of Commissioners · March 1, 2026
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Summary

The Houghton County Board unanimously adopted Resolution #23-16 on Sept. 12, 2023 requesting a State Disaster Contingency Fund grant under Section 19 of Act 390 to reimburse spring 2023 flood costs totaling $18,073,066 and authorized the county road engineer to apply on the county’s behalf.

The Houghton County Board of Commissioners voted Sept. 12 to request state disaster relief after spring flood damage, approving Resolution #23-16 and authorizing the county road engineer to file the application.

Chris VanArsdale, Director of the Office of Emergency Measures, described the application materials and estimates tied to a $500,000 reimbursement request after spring 2023 flooding. The…

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