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22 Western U.P. beaches still closed for swimming

Updated: 07/02/18 @ 11:07 EDT
Health Department

This is an official press release from the Western U.P. Health Department. It was released at 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, June 30. 

June 30 - Beach Status Update (PDF)

Western U.P. Health Department staff continue to monitor surface water quality at 41 locations throughout the Western Upper Peninsula. Based on the most recent lab results, 18 beach locations are classified as open and safe for swimming, and one additional location is open under an advisory to swim at your own risk. Another 22 sites are closed for swimming due to unsafe levels of harmful bacteria.

Heavy rain events may result in increased bacteria levels due to runoff. In fact, based on test results read Saturday from surface water samples taken Friday, all public beaches monitored on the Portage Waterway were moved from advisory status to closed because of elevated bacteria counts, including Chassell, Dollar Bay, Dreamland, Hancock, Houghton, and McLain State Park on the Portage Canal side of the breakwater. McLain State Park’s beach on the Lake Superior side tested safe for swimming, as did 21 other locations across the region.

Because of heavy rains Friday and Saturday across much of the Western U.P., in the short term there is a likelihood of increased contamination from erosion and runoff at many beaches around the region. Therefore, the public is advised to swim at their own risk at all beach locations that are open or under advisory. To prevent illness, people should avoid ingesting water whenever swimming in lakes. To view a list of beaches being tested and the current status for each, visit wupdhd.org.                                       

A Tribute to Thatcher

Updated: 11/23/18 @ 16:17 EST
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Devin Kero, a Michigan Tech Hockey Player and others put together a wonderful tribute to Thatcher Markham, whose life was lost during the flood. This is a wonderful tribute to him, his family, the community, and all those from afar who have provided support.
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Disaster Case Managers Helping Flood Victims

Updated: 11/23/18 @ 16:18 EST
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If you still need help recovering from the June flood, assistance is available. The Flood Recovery Project - Copper Country, created in October, will assist Copper Country residents facing long term effects from June 2018 flooding, also locally known as the Father’s Day Flood. Marci Vivian and...
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Volunteer and Donation Center Officially Closed

Updated: 07/25/18 @ 16:31 EDT
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The Houghton County Volunteer Resource and Donation Center (located at the former JC Penny Store), which was opened in response to the June 17th flood disaster, is now officially closed. The goods that were housed there have been distributed to local charities. If any flood victims need bottled...
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Portage Health Foundation hosting information session Thursday, July 19

Updated: 07/16/18 @ 17:01 EDT
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Portage Health Foundation
The Portage Health Foundation has pledged financial assistance to Houghton County homeowners whose property was damaged by the Fathers Day Flood and have developed an application process (PDF) to apply for those funds. To assist homeowners with the application process and to answer general questions...
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Volunteer Need Remains Great

Updated: 07/16/18 @ 10:06 EDT
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The Volunteer Resourse Center (VRC) reports that there is still a great need for volunteers. They currently have 117 job requests on their job board and the number of volunteers has dwindled. Also, approximately half of the jobs require the use of heavy equipment such as skid steers, loaders, dump...
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PSA to residents affected by recent floods

Updated: 07/13/18 @ 12:40 EDT
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Houghton County
TO ALL HOUGHTON COUNTY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE 2018 FLOODS This post is being distributed as a guide regarding the assistance that is available for Houghton County residents that have been affected by the recent floods. Volunteers Available - if you need assistance cleaning out the flood damaged...
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July 13 - Disaster Recovery Update

Updated: 07/13/18 @ 12:28 EDT
Houghton County
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Here you will find the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts from the Houghton County Flood on June 17, 2018. This was released on Friday, July 13 at 11 a.m. With the heavy Wednesday night/Thursday morning rains, The Houghton County Road Commission reported an additional 18 roads that...
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Keweenaw Community Foundation announces phase 1 of Request for Disaster Relief

Updated: 07/12/18 @ 15:15 EDT
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As a result of the devastating Father’s Day Flood that hit our region on Sunday, June 17th, the Keweenaw Community Foundation set in place a Disaster Relief Fund as a way for donors seeking an official conduit to contribute monetary relief efforts. It is at this time that the Board of Trustees at...
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July 11 - Disaster Recovery Update

Updated: 07/13/18 @ 12:32 EDT
Houghton County
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Here you will find the latest updates regarding the flood recovery efforts from the Houghton County Flood on June 17, 2018. This was released on Wednesday, July 11 at 11 a.m. Latest Post: July 13 Disaster Recovery Update The Houghton County Road Commission reports that 15 roads continue to remain...
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Application now available for Portage Health Foundation funding

Updated: 07/13/18 @ 17:12 EDT
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Portage Health Foundation
The Portage Health Foundation (PHF) announces the application for their Flood with Love initiative is now available. The fillable online application form can be found on the PHF website by going to the News and Events section along with many physical locations around Houghton County. The application...
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