Gov. Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Gogebic County.

IRONWOOD – Gogebic and Houghton Counties Get State Help with Flooding. Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency this past Friday for Gogebic and Houghton counties to help with the impacts of the flooding caused by the recent warm temperatures. The declaration of a local state of emergency activates local emergency response and recovery plans. By declaring a state of emergency, Gov. Whitmer has made available all state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery efforts in the designated areas. The declaration provides that the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will coordinate state efforts.