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DR-4494-MI: COVID-19 Pandemic

Major disaster declaration for Michigan, declared 03/27/2020 for a biological. Covers 94 designated areas.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declared
03/27/2020
Incident began
01/20/2020
Incident ended
05/11/2023
Areas
94

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Alcona County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Alger County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Allegan County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Alpena County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Antrim County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Arenac County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Baraga County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Barry County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Bay County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Bay Mills Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Benzie County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Berrien County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Branch County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Calhoun County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Cass County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Charlevoix County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Cheboygan County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Chippewa County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Clare County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Clinton County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Crawford County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Delta County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Dickinson County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Eaton County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Emmet County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Genesee County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Gladwin County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Gogebic County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Grand Traverse County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Grand Traverse Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Gratiot County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Hannahville Community Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Hillsdale County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Houghton County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Huron County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Huron Potawatomi Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Ingham County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Ionia County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Iosco County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Iron County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Isabella County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Isabella Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Jackson County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Kalamazoo County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Kalkaska County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Kent County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Keweenaw County03/27/2020IHPAHM
L'Anse Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Lac Vieux Desert Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Lake County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Lapeer County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Leelanau County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Lenawee County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Little Traverse Bay Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Livingston County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Luce County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Mackinac County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Macomb County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Manistee County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Marquette County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Mason County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Mecosta County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Menominee County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Midland County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Missaukee County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Monroe County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Montcalm County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Montmorency County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Muskegon County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Newaygo County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Oakland County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Oceana County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Ogemaw County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Ontonagon County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Ontonagon Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Osceola County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Oscoda County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Otsego County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Ottawa County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Pokagon Potawatomi Band (TDSA)03/27/2020IHPAHM
Presque Isle County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Roscommon County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Saginaw County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Sanilac County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Sault Ste. Marie Indian Reservation03/27/2020IHPAHM
Schoolcraft County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Shiawassee County03/27/2020IHPAHM
St. Clair County03/27/2020IHPAHM
St. Joseph County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Tuscola County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Van Buren County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Washtenaw County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Wayne County03/27/2020IHPAHM
Wexford County03/27/2020IHPAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-4494-MI
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Biological
Title
COVID-19 Pandemic
Individual Assistance deadline
09/30/2025

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-4494-MI

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026

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