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Whitmer declares emergency in 3 counties over storm damage

The governor had declared an emergency in Wayne County because of flooding on June 26.
Credit: Ingham County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has added three counties to a state emergency declaration due to damage from tornados or flooding nearly two weeks ago. 

Washtenaw County, which had flooding, and Huron and Ionia counties — where there were tornados — will be eligible for additional state assistance. 

The governor had declared an emergency in Wayne County because of flooding on June 26.

She says residents of the three counties have suffered significant hardship.

RELATED: NWS confirms at least 4 tornadoes touched down in West Michigan Saturday

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