EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2026-10 Declaration of State of Emergency
Key claim: This order declares a state of emergency for the Village of Holly and Tuscola County so the state can send aid—and pursue federal help—for flood-damaged roads, bridges, and a wastewater plant when local resources fall short.
Abstract
EXECUTIVE ORDER No. 2026-10 Declaration of State of Emergency News State Orders and Directives April 28, 2026 Throughout the entire month of April, residents throughout the state have experienced prolonged rainfall, rapid snowmelt, straight-line winds, or tornadoes causing widespread flooding, elevated river levels, and damaged roads, homes, and property. Specifically, the Village of Holly in Oakland County has experienced two significant rainstorms that caused extreme flooding at the Waste Water Treatment Plant, necessitating costly and ongoing repairs. Likewise, in Tuscola County, widespread flooding has caused severe damage to roads, culverts, and bridges, permanently closing one roadway until adequate repairs can be made. These severe conditions pose a significant threat of widespread injury and displacement of residents in these localities. Multiple first-responders and other personnel have been working around the clock to address these conditions statewide. On April 10th, I declared a state of emergency for Cheboygan County in EO 2026-5 due to the threat of overtopping at the Cheboygan Lock and Dam Complex, where crews are working continuously to protect that community. On April 14th, I declared a statewide energy emergency in EO 2026-6 following a weather-related supply disruption at the U.S. Energy Cheboygan petroleum terminal. On April 15th, I declared a state of emergency for 32 other counties throughout the state in EO 2026-7. On April 17h, I declared a state of emergency for five additional counties and two cities in EO 2026-8. And, on April 20th, I additionally declared a state of emergency for Iron and Marquette counties in EO 2026-9. Now, it is necessary to declare a further state of emergency to address and mitigate these ongoing conditions in two additional localities in this state. Local officials in the Village of Holly and Tuscola County have taken several actions to respond to the situation, such as issuing local emergency declarations, activating the response and recovery aspects of their emergency operations plans, and providing public information. Despite these efforts, local resources have proven insufficient. State assistance and other outside resources, including potential federal assistance, are necessary to respond to and recover from the impacts of this emergency, protect public health, safety, and property, and lessen or avert the threat of more severe and lasting harm. Section 1 of article 5 of the Michigan Constitution of 1
Why this matters
Michigan Governor declares a state of emergency for the Village of Holly and Tuscola County due to severe flooding, road damage, and infrastructure failures caused by prolonged April 2026 rainfall, snowmelt, and storms.