Five counties in the U.P. have been approved to share in relief funding through the Michigan Disaster and Emergency Contingency Fund. Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Alger, Baraga, Dickinson, Iron, Houghton, Gogebic, Marquette and Ontonagon counties due to flooding that overwhelmed storm water and sewer systems, burst dams, caused culverts and embankments to fail, and damaged other public infrastructure, such as drinking water systems. Roadways and bridges suffered the most severe damage, with many left impassable. Five counties, Baraga, Iron, Houghton, Gogebic, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties applied for DECF funding and will share in $5.1 million.