Snyder: Gogebic County doesn't meet $13.9 million threshold

LANSING — Gov. Rick Snyder said Friday Gogebic County did not meet the required $13.9 million statewide damages threshold in the July 11-12 storm to be eligible for a federal disaster declaration.

Snyder said he continues to explore options to help Gogebic County communities recover and rebuild after the storms and flash flooding.

He said funding from the Federal Highway Administration’s Emergency Relief Program could soon be on its way to help repair roads in Gogebic County damaged by the severe storms.

The affected areas include wash-outs on portions of Lake Road at Little Girl’s P...