Washtenaw County Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread and Severe Flooding

Washtenaw County Declares State of Emergency in Response to Widespread and Severe Flooding

 Chair of the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners Sue Shink has declared a state of emergency in response to the widespread and severe flooding of numerous homes throughout our community caused by several days of heavy rainfall. Stormwater and sewer systems have been overwhelmed, which has also resulted in damage to streets, sidewalks, and other public infrastructure.

The Washtenaw County Health Department provides safety tips and instructions for clean up in the event of household flooding on their website: https://www.washtenaw.org/1807/Flooded-Homes 

Please use the following information for reporting and documenting damages:  

  • Call 211 -  For non-emergencies related to flooding in-home and damage items. Residents who have experienced flooding in their homes are encouraged to keep a detailed account of damaged items by taking photos of them. 
  • Call 911 -  emergency calls only to the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s office. 


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https://www.washtenaw.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1681&PREVIEW=true&fbclid=IwAR0NBif3_kx86NVHX1JxG6kUwH4YeQtqXldzZV42_3uUGG2mDx7BNqoKRms