About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of FEMA assistance in the aftermath of a devastating ice storm in northern Michigan.

You might remember – about a year ago northern Michigan was hit with a devastating ice storm. Trees were coated in ice like glass, power poles and trees were snapping like twigs, and entire communities were without power for extended periods of time. While Cherryland wasn't directly impacted, other Michigan co-ops were. Now they're working through the process of applying for FEMA assistance. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association President and CEO John Kran dive into why FEMA matters before, during, and after a storm.To let your local legislators know you support legislation aimed at improving FEMA's current processes click here: https://voicesforcooperativepower.com/femareform/

People in this episode

Host: Rachel Johnson

Guest: John Kran

Topics covered

• FEMA assistance
• disaster recovery
• cooperative support
• storm impact
• legislative advocacy

Keywords

• FEMA
• ice storm
• disaster recovery
• Michigan co-ops
• legislation
• Cherryland Electric Cooperative

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cherryland Electric Cooperative, Michigan Electric Cooperative Association, FEMA

Places: northern Michigan

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