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MI SR0158
Resolution
AI Summary
- Duck Lake wildfire in Luce County, Michigan began May 24, 2012 from a lightning strike and had burned 21,112 acres by June 6, 2012, destroying 49 cabins and homes, 23 garages, 38 sheds, and 26 campers
- Fire became 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; 156 people, 16 engines, 5 bulldozers, 4 hand crews, and 1 aircraft were deployed to fight the fire
- Senate urges the President of the United States to declare a major disaster or emergency for affected Upper Peninsula areas to provide federal assistance
- Resolution directs copies be sent to the President, Federal Emergency Management Agency regional administrator, Michigan congressional delegation, and the Governor's Office
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.
Disaster Area
Last Action
Adopted
6/14/2012
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources, Environment And Great Lakes6/7/2012
Full Bill Text
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