Michigan.
Your local starting point.
Find official guidance from Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division, then organize your records and the questions you want answered.
1. Check official local updates.
Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division
Check the agency’s current notices, local guidance, and recovery information. Follow links to your county, municipality, or island authority when available.
Use the official agency for current local instructions and service availability.
More help in Michigan
Michigan DIFS offers a disaster insurance page with claim-tracking and fraud-awareness resources. LARA maintains a separate residential-builder licensing pathway for checking the people and businesses proposing repair work.
Michigan DIFS: disaster preparedness and recovery
Find the insurance claim tracking sheet, disaster-specific guidance and consumer assistance options. Use the tools to record conversations and prepare questions for your insurer.
Michigan LARA: residential builders
Review the residential-builder and maintenance-and-alteration licensing information. Follow official verification resources for the credential relevant to your job.
Program availability and eligibility depend on the event and location. These official resources do not establish NDI inspection availability or endorse a contractor. Sources checked 2026-10-28.
2. Organize your property records.
When access is safe and permitted, organize photos and notes by room or property area. Keep the date, visible condition, receipts, and your questions together. You can start with records you already have while waiting for access.
Use the free checklist →3. Choose the help you need.
Recovery assistance
Explore official assistance starting points and confirm eligibility directly with the provider.
Your insurer
Use your policy documents to identify the exact company and its official claims channel.
A qualified professional
Confirm the legal business name, relevant credentials, and permitted work in Michigan before hiring.
Questions about Michigan resources
Where should I look for current local updates?
Start with Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division and the relevant local authority. This page does not display a live emergency alert feed.
Does this page mean I can book an inspection?
No. It is a resource hub. Inspection availability, scope, eligibility, and delivery terms must be confirmed before booking opens.
Can I use this information without giving my contact details?
Yes. Browse these links and use the checklist without creating an account. External organizations have their own services and privacy terms.