Politics & Government
Gov. Snyder Announces State of Emergency Extension Approved For Clinton Township And Macomb County
Gov. Snyder's request to extend the state of emergency in Clinton Township and Macomb County was approved through March 31.
LANSING, MI — Gov. Rick Snyder's request to extend the state of emergency through March 31 in Macomb County and Clinton Township was passed today by the state House and Senate, according to a press release.
“The approval of the emergency extension further demonstrates the state’s commitment to working with Macomb County and Clinton Township to provide support and resources to help residents affected by this emergency,” Gov. Snyder said in a statement.
The state of emergency was sparked by the colossal sewer break in Fraser. The sewer line collapse happened on Dec. 24, 2016, triggering a roughly 250 feet long and 100 feet wide sinkhole in the area of 15 Mile Rd. and Hayes Rd. in Fraser.
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The state of emergency extension allows Clinton Township and Macomb County to continue utilizing state resources (i.e. money and manpower) to manage the sewer fiasco.
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