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MI HR0294

Resolution

Status

Passed

6/14/2012

Primary Sponsor

Matt Huuki

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Origin

House of Representatives

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Duck Lake wildfire in Luce County, Michigan began May 24, 2012 from a lightning strike and covered 21,112 acres as of June 6, 2012
  • Fire destroyed 49 cabins and homes (including a motel and store), 23 garages, 38 sheds, and 26 campers
  • Duck Lake fire is the third largest forest fire in Michigan history
  • Governor Snyder declared a state of disaster in Luce and Schoolcraft counties on May 25, 2012 and activated the National Guard
  • House urges the President of the United States to declare a major disaster or emergency for affected areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the President of the United States to declare a major disaster or emergency for areas in Michigan's Upper Peninsula impacted by the Duck Lake wildfire.

Last Action

Adopted

6/14/2012

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