And the request from the state is please help us reinforce and reimburse fire and first responders, local officials, all the trash pickup, all the snow removal, helping citizens, the electrical lines, all of that stuff. Right now The governor has not asked for federal assistance from the tornadoes, the most recent ice storms or the snow in the Upper Peninsula. But I think what happened last year with our ice storms is really instructive. Back a year ago in the Alpena area and nearby, there was a disaster declaration that was sent to fema. (01:22–01:31)
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