Dam breaks and flooding create emergency
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Midland County after the Edenville and Sanford Dams breached.
The breaches were caused by several days of rainfall and rising water and have forced the evacuation of about 10,000 people in mid-Michigan.
For the second time in less than 24 hours, families living along two lakes and a river were ordered Tuesday night to leave home.
If you have not evacuated the area, do so now and get somewhere safe,” said Whitmer during a 10 p.m. press conference. “This is unlike anything we’ve seen in Midland County. If you have a family member or loved one who lives in another part of the state, go there now. If you don’t, go to one of the shelters that have opened across the county. I want to thank the emergency responders, Michigan National Guard members, and the Michigan State Police on the ground helping residents evacuate. Stay s
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