LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Michigan is sending resources to Florida to help with recovery efforts after Hurricane Ian pummeled the state.

Resources include the Michigan National Guard and Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS), the American Red Cross of Michigan, and Michigan Humane.

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Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday that she’s offered to fulfill supply requests for helicopters, fire trucks, and supporting crew members.

According to the state, the following utility and energy infrastructure companies have deployed crews to Florida or are on standby to assist surrounding states’ recovery efforts:

  • DTE Energy
  • International Transmission Company (ITC)
  • Michigan Municipal Electric Utilities
  • Traverse City Light & Power
  • Village of Clinton
  • Coldwater Board of Public Utilities
  • Grand Haven Board of Light & Power
  • Holland Board of Public Works
  • Lansing Board of Water & Light
  • Niles Utilities Department
  • City of Sturgis
  • Wyandotte Municipal Services
  • Zeeland Board of Public Works

Nearly 70,000 Michiganders split their time between Michigan and Florida, and the snowbird season is fast approaching.