**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**

**Date: April 4, 2025 10 am**

**Cheboygan County Residents: Progress Continues Amid Ongoing Recovery Efforts**

Cheboygan County, MI – The Cheboygan County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the Office of Emergency Management, is pleased to report significant progress in the restoration of power and infrastructure within our community following the recent storm. Our dedicated power and utility partners have been working tirelessly to restore electricity to both businesses and residences throughout the county.

We are grateful for the efforts of the Cheboygan County Road Commission and the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), which have made remarkable strides in clearing primary roads and major trunk lines. However, we would like to remind residents that our extensive network of secondary roads will require additional time to restore due to the large number of downed power lines and fallen trees.

Travel conditions may still be hazardous. We urge residents to exercise caution while navigating the roadways. Please remain alert for potential obstacles and exercise patience as our teams continue their essential work.

We have four shelters actively supporting residents, welcoming those who need assistance. It is amazing to see the community come together during this critical time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we address ongoing concerns and challenges; this recovery effort is a marathon, not a sprint.

Our community has consistently demonstrated resilience, strength, and a willingness to support one another during difficult times. Your kindness and cooperation are truly inspiring, and we will continue to update you as we progress through this recovery phase.

Cheboygan County is starting to collect data for Damage assessment. Please report damage to your house and or property, please follow the link or QR Code.

Self-Reporting Damage Assessment Survey: https://arcg.is/10ab1j

You can also find it at Cheboygancounty.net or https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/emhsd/2025-northern-michigan-ice-storm

211 Non-Emergency - It can be hard navigating thousands of health and human service organizations and programs to find help. 2-1-1 is a one-stop source that provides 24/7, free and confidential assistance. 2-1-1 connects people to local programming and resources that can support their basic needs, including housing, food, employment, childcare, substance abuse, and much more.

Straits Regional Ride services are partially operational and are able to help transport residents to and from stores for supplies.

For the latest updates on our efforts and further information on pickup locations for bottled water, please follow our social media pages and tune into local news channels.

Alverno Fire Department                    Waverly Township Hall                 Wolverine School

5009 Orchard Beach                            11133 Twin School Rd                  5767 Ballard St

Cheboygan MI 24hrs                           Onaway MI 24hrs                         Wolverine MI 24hrs

Church of Straits                                   Wolverine Fire Dept.                       Cheboygan City Fire Dept.

307 N. Huron Ave                                12958 Afton Rd                                 403 N. Huron St

Mackinaw City MI 24hr                      Wolverine MI 24hrs                         Cheboygan MI 7a-10pm

                                                               Tuscarora Township Hall

                                                               3546 S. Straits Hwy

                                                               Indian River, MI 49749

Thank you for your commitment to support your neighbors and for your continued patience. Together, we will recover and rebuild.