Flood Information

Throughout the region, families and businesses have been affected by the dam break and flooding of the area's rivers. Following are resources that provide information and recovery assistance.

CLEAN UP GUIDELINES

• Damage Assessments and Cleanup Assistance - view
• Debris Disposal, Housing Assistance and Supplies Distribution - view
• Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) State Guidelines
• EGLE Environmental Assistance Center 800-662-9278

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Horizon Bank Disaster Relief Program (DRP) provides up to $10,000 grant funds for qualified repairs to a primary residence. Applications accepted until October 31, 2020 or until funds are exhausted. Contact Yolanda Davis, VP - Community Reinvestment Act Officer at 219-877-0451
• Isabella Bank Disaster Loans
• ​Michigan Realtors Relief Fund provides a one-time payment of up to $1,000 per household.Application Deadline is August 1, 2020. Visit https://mirealtors.com/Relief-Fund and click on Realtor Relief Assistance Application. 
• SBA Disaster Loan Assistance for Business, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters

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FLOOD INFORMATION
911 Emergency Notification System - register to receive notifications
EGLE Dam Failure Information
Saginaw County Updates - press releases​
Saginaw County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Saginaw County 911 - https://www.saginawcounty.com/departments/public_safety/9-1-1_administration/index.php

INSURANCE INFORMATION
Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services Offers Insurance Tips to Michigan Residents Following Mid-Michigan Flooding

​RESOURCES
2-1-1 of Northeast Michigan connects people in need with people who can help with food, shelter, rent and utility assistance, legal resources, VA benefits, substance abuse services and more. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, completely confidential. DIAL 211 on your phone; TEXT your ZIP to TXT211; CHAT online via web www.211nemichigan.org/get-help.html or SEARCH the Community Resource ​Directory​

SHELTER
Local hotels offering flood rates - GoGreat.com
Emergency Shelter (as of 5/21/20)

• Center Courts. 4980 Shattuck Rd., Saginaw, 989-791-9800
• Freeland High School, 8250 Webster Road, Freeland
• Hemlock High School, 733 N. Hemlock Road, Hemlock
• Swan Valley High School, 8400 O’Hern Road, Saginaw

VOLUNTEER
​United Way of Saginaw County is working with community partners in response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the recent flooding in Saginaw County.  Volunteers are needed at all levels of support. Sign up and get involved.