April 20, 2026
The Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD) is encouraging residents, businesses and property owners to report damage sustained during recent severe weather events utilizing the online self-reporting tool.
“The state of Michigan is responding to and recovering from a historic weather event. The recent rain and snowmelt, combined with nine tornadoes have left severe impacts across 38 counties and two of our cities,” said Capt. Kevin Sweeney, deputy state director of Emergency Management and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. “We strongly encourage everyone to report your damage and include photos. The information you provide directly supports response efforts and helps build a better picture of the extent of damages that will be used to determine if federal help is available.”
Information collected through the online self-reporting tool includes contact and property details, insurance status and foundation type. Residents are also encouraged to select all applicable types of damage caused by the disaster. The survey can be completed and photos uploaded using a desktop computer or a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
Reporting parties can indicate if additional assistance is needed through the survey, however individuals with unmet needs are encouraged to call 211 for assistance or text their ZIP code to 898-211 to connect with available resources.
On Friday, April 10, the governor declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County due to the threat of overtopping at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex, which remains in effect.
On Tuesday, April 14, Governor Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) statewide to monitor weather-related events.
On Wednesday, April 15, the governor expanded the state of emergency declaration to Alcona, Allegan, Alpena, Antrim, Arenac, Barry, Benzie, Charlevoix, Clare, Crawford, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Gratiot, Iosco, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Menominee, Missaukee, Montcalm, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Oscoda, Osceola, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Shiawassee and Wexford counties.
On Friday, April 18, the state of emergency was expanded to include the counties of Eaton, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Mecosta, and Muskegon, and the cities of Ann Arbor and Kalamazoo.
The public is urged to sign up for local community alerts to stay informed on the latest news and information. An interactive dashboard with shelter and Michigan Department of Transportation road closures can be found at Michigan.gov/aprilstorms.
The MSP/EMHSD activated the Joint Information Center (JIC) as the source of state agency information dissemination. Find links to and sign up to receive MSP and SEOC news releases and follow Facebook and X or the latest information from the JIC.
For tips on how to prepare before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit MIReady.
