Dear Neighbor,
Several storms recently ravaged across our state. These storms left many residents in Southeast Michigan without power, flooded our roads and damaged our properties. Below are some resources in Southeast Michigan to help those who have been impacted by the storms.
Southeast Michigan Resources
- Royal Oak Public Library open for those experiencing power outages
- DTE Outage Center
- MDOT – Detroit on Twitter: posting the latest road closure updates
- Oakland County Emergency Alerts Signup
- Oakland County Emergency Preparedness
Information from the Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS)
- DIFS Consumer Counselor: Insurance Policies and How to Claim What is Yours
- Insurance Claims Tracking Sheet
- NAIC Home Inventory List
- DIFS Guide to Resolving Insurance Problems/Complaint Form
- How to be “Claim Smart”
- DIFS Consumer Counselor: Homeownership vs. Repair Cost Policies
- DIFS Consumer Counselor: Flood Insurance: What You Need to Know
Other Statewide Resources
- Tips for dealing with insurance after flooding – DIFS
- Michigan Power Outage Map: How to check DTE, Consumers, more
- United Way
- Check for Road Closures – MDOT
- FEMA: Tips on How to Return Home Safely after a Disaster
- Steps for Cleaning Mold
- FEMA: Flood Waters During and After a Disaster
- CDC: Floodwater After a Disaster or Emergency
- Power Outage Safety
- Relocation Assistance
- Septic Systems: What to Do after the Flood
- Flooded Farm Vehicles and Equipment
- AG Nessel Reminds Residents to Follow Emergency Orders and Avoid Scams Following Severe Storms
Please do not hesitate to contact my office if I can be of assistance in any way. My team and I are praying for the victims of this terrible storm and their families.
Sincerely,
Sharon MacDonell
State Representative
House District 56
SharonMacDonell@house.mi.gov
(517)-373-2617