A state of emergency has been declared after two dams in Michigan collapsed following days of heavy rainfall.
Lake will be gone by tomorrow. So devastating,", Kaleto said:"We kept getting alerts about a breach, and I wanted to see how severe it actually was.Residents in Midland County have been told to prepare for aRiver could reach up to 38 feet on Wednesday, more than four feet higher than the previous record and 10 feet above what is categorized as a major flood.for locations downstream of the Sanford Dam after it was breached.
"If you are in low lying areas below the Sanford Dam you should move to higher ground immediately. Follow evacuation instructions provided by your local emergency officials," the alert says."Do not attempt to drive across flooded roadways. "Move to higher ground now! This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation. Do not attempt to travel unless you are fleeing an area subject to flooding or under an evacuation order."on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, Sanford, and parts of the city of Midland are being evacuated as a result of both dams being breached.warned that part of Midland could see an unprecedented amount of flooding.
"In the next 12 to 15 hours, downtown Midland could be under approximately 9 feet of water," she told a press conference."We are anticipating an historic high water level."also urged anyone who has not yet evacuated to seek shelter either at one of the dedicated centers or at the home of a friend or family member.
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