Storms wreak havoc in Michigan, leaving families displaced and counties in a state of emergency

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency in Ingham, Livingston, and Eaton counties in Michigan following severe weather, including an EF-2 tornado, that caused significant damage. The declaration allows the counties to access state assistance and potential financial reimbursement for expenses related to storm response and cleanup. The state of emergency has been expanded to include three more counties and the city of South Lyon.