Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for several communities following the severe storms and tornadoes on May 15. The declaration was issued for the city of Lansing,

The maneuver from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opens up state resources to the city of Lansing and Allegan and Baraga counties.

Declarations were issued for the City of Lansing, and Allegan and Baraga Counties after a severe weather system on May 15th brought 11 tornadoes, damaging winds, heavy rain, and flash flooding to communities across the state.