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Traverse County declares state of emergency after late-September storm
Summary
The Traverse County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution No. 25-17 on Oct. 7, 2025, declaring a state of emergency for damage from the Sept. 20–21 storm; the declaration is effective through Nov. 7, 2025.
The Traverse County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on Oct. 7 to declare a local state of emergency for damage from the severe storm of Sept. 20–21, 2025.
Emergency Management Director Lynn Siegel presented the request and the Board adopted Resolution No. 25-17, which the resolution text lists as effective Sept. 23, 2025, and continuing for 45 days (through Nov. 7, 2025). The declaration directs county emergency resources to response and recovery actions tied to damage reported to county and township roads.
