LANSING, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) at 1:00 p.m. Friday to respond to the hazardous weather conditions, resulting from the statewide winter storm.
Prior to the activation, the State of Michigan had been coordinating with local communities to ensure full staffing of first responders, pre-deployment of utility repair crews, readiness for road crews and availability of warming shelters.
The Governor’s office says the SEOC activation is the next step to make additional state resources available to support local communities, as necessary. As of 4:00 p.m., there have been no requests from local governments for state resources.
“Our top priority right now is keeping Michiganders safe. I am grateful to our first responders, road maintenance crews, utility crews and volunteers at warming centers who are working hard to keep people safe and warm,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. “By taking this next step to activate the State Emergency Operations Center, we are making sure that our response is coordinated and that resources are available to impacted communities. We will continue to work with local officials and are prepared to offer the full weight of state resources to respond to the storm.”
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