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Major disaster
DR-1237-MI: Severe Storms And High Winds
Major disaster declaration for Michigan, declared 08/05/1998 for a severe storm. Covers 2 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 08/05/1998
- Incident began
- 07/21/1998
- Incident ended
- 07/22/1998
- Areas
- 2
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationNot approved for this declaration
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Macomb County | 08/05/1998 | PA |
| Wayne County | 08/05/1998 | PA |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-1237-MI
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Severe Storm
- Title
- Severe Storms And High Winds
- Closed out
- 05/03/2005
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-1237-MISource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026