The Relighting of L’Anse – Heat for Christmas!!!! NATURAL GAS WORKERS, EMERGENCY OFFICIALS GETTING THE JOB DONE

URGENT URGENT URGENT – U.P. Breaking News Bulletin – Christmas Day 2016  – 1 a.m. ET – L’Anse, MI is hot this morning 12-25-16:

2016 L’Anse Christmas Heating Crisis is all but over – thanks to dedication of those who care

NATURAL GAS WORKERS HAVE RESTORED HEAT TO NEARLY ALL OF L’ANSE, MI: GAS WORKERS ON STREETS OF L’ANSE, MI – ALL NIGHT -ALL DAY – AND ALL NIGHT – NEED YOU TO CALL

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director – 1-906-273-2433

The village of L’Anse, Michigan never lost its warm spirit of giving, but residents are thrilled and impressed to have heat for Christmas – or any day.

SEMCO reports there are only a handful of homes remain without natural gas service.

If your home has not been turned back on – crews “are standing by” and all you have to do is call.
Please folks let us know your L’Anse story and send photos.

L’Anse Outage Update 12/24/2016 7:30pm
SEMCO crews worked through Friday night and Saturday to re-establish customer gas service.  As of 7 p.m. Christmas Eve, all but approximately 86 customers have been restored.  SEMCO is continuing attempt contacting these homeowners in order to gain access to appliances inside the home and re-establish service.  Customers without service are encouraged to call 1-800-624-2019.  Crews are standing by.

SEMCO wishes to extend its appreciation to its customers and the community for the support, encouragement and patience exhibited to SEMCO’s crews during the repairs and re-establishment of service to its customers. 

Click here to view a map of the affected area

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L’Anse Outage Update 12/24/2016 3:45pm
Service has been restored to approximately 950 customers affected by the natural gas outage in L’Anse, Michigan.  SEMCO crews continue to make progress and are working hard to get all service restored to the approximately 1,200 customers affected.
Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/24/2016 12:15pm
Service has been restored to over 700 customers affected by the natural gas outage in L’Anse, Michigan. This is great news and SEMCO crews continue to go door to door to finish the job.

SEMCO crews have attempted to restore service to an additional 43 homes, but no one was available

DAY TWO STARTS ON GOOD NOTE – Christmas Eve 2016

SEMCO and other natural gas workers spotted early today in downtown L’Anse, MI working hard – photo by Meghan Maki near L’Anse

“Four natural gas workers on Main street. They are working so hard to help our community”

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director – 1-906-273-2433

**Editors note – tell the kids that Santa Claus is making sure NORAD guides his sleigh low and slow over Baraga County and surrounding areas to make sure all the nice children of L’Anse, MI and the U.P. are visited after they are asleep tonight – and constant updates on the children’s locations are being received by Rudolph.

(L’Anse, MI) – Officially into the second day of the 2016 L’Anse Christmas Heating Crisis – there is good news on many fronts.

A little more than 22 percent of the L’Anse homes have had natural gas restored by 6 a.m.  At least 340 homes out of 1,500 homes had natural gas by 5:45 a.m. – thus heat and gas for cooking.

L’Anse residents have been impressed with the dedication of the natural gas workers – and others involved in returning the community to normal.

SEMCO workers knocked on my sister’s door at 2:30 this morning to put her heat back on. They have been working round the clock!,” said Leona Rowe today.

“They deserve much credit and praise for this, Rowe said.

 

Early today L’Anse resident Meghan Maki posted a photo of the natural gas repairs crews and thanked them for helping on Christmas Eve:

“They are working so hard to help our community,” Maki said.

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New astonishing video of the Great L’Anse explosion

Video by Bob Gustafson 5:30 a.m. Day One – The Explosion: In L’Anse near Celotex @ 4:00 AM this morning. Guy drove off road and hit pipes at nat gas substation. He escaped but car was incinerated.

https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fgeezerbobg231%2Fvideos%2F10209999450295081%2F&show_text=0&width=400

Day Two: 5:45 a.m. SEMCO .pdf:

http://www.semcoenergygas.com/FileStorage/L’Anse%20AOI.pdf

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11:45 p.m. Day One – SEMCO outage Map

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Natural Gas main shoots up into nighttime sky near L’Anse, MI following vehicle crash

Above Photo and video by Trevor Uren

Below is Exclusive Video by Jerry Fish, Jr.

https://www.facebook.com/UpperPeninsulaBreakingNews/messages/?threadid=609455537&timestamp=1482494396353

U.S.-41 following fiery crash and blaze reported just east of L’Anse, MI

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The incident began about 4 a.m. on Fri, Dec. 23, 2016 – when the driver of a car lost control – possibly fell asleep – and ran off U.S.-41 and struck a major natural gas main that exploded.

Baraga County Emergency management officials and the county board are expected to seek disaster funding from the state and federal government and are preparing a declaration to submit to Lansing, MI.

A warming Center was set up at the L’Anse Area High school.

Other reported warming centers include the Ojibwa Community College and the Big Bucks Bingo Hall.

The crisis is expected to cost into the millions for repairs and other assets devoted to keeping people safe. A local nursing facility has received extra special attention to make sure residents are comfortable and fed. The Baraga Memorial Hospital never had issue as it operates off oil. Baraga County Emergency Operations found its main HQ without natural gas.

U.P. Breaking News has been receiving reports through the night from our readers that gas and heat has been restored to some of those closest to the disaster 0- as it began with that crash – that caused a two-hour closure of U.S.-Highway 41 west of the Falls River Bridge.

Baraga County Emergency Management

Jeffrey Hubbard, Emergency Manager

940 US Hwy 41
L’Anse, MI 49946

Phone: (906) 524-6100 Ext. 695

911 Director

Bob Larson
2 S. Main Street
L’Anse, MI
Phone: (906) 524-6100 Ext. 312

baraga911@baragacounty.org

http://www.baragacounty.org/government/emergency-management/

To follow the crisis on SEMCO:

L’Anse Outage Update 12/24/2016 5:45am
Service has been restored to approximately 340 customers.

http://www.semcoenergygas.com

Scroll down to see SEMCOS Updates and links – or go to their website:
http://www.semcoenergygas.com/main/Default

\SEMCO official natural gas outage map as of 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2016
http://www.semcoenergygas.com/FileStorage/L’Anse%20AOI.pdf

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In addition to the process of manually shutting off the gas to each individual home and business, SEMCO crews are also working to repair the damage caused by the accident at SEMCO’s city gate station.

In addition to SEMCO employees located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, SEMCO employees from across Michigan are on their way to L’Anse to assist with service restoration.

SEMCO UPDATES:

For updates please continue to visit www.semcoenergygas.com or call 1 800 624 2019.

http://www.semcoenergygas.com

L’Anse Outage Update 12/24/2016 2:40am
SEMCO Crews are working diligently to restore service. Service has been restored to approximately 170 customers.
Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 11:15pm
The relight process to restore natural gas service has begun. Crews are going door to door to reestablish gas service and to make sure appliances are operating properly.   

SEMCO will continue to update its website with progress reports periodically.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 10:30pm
The first phase of restoration of gas service to L’Anse has been accomplished, SEMCO has completed the shutdown of each customer valve in the outage area.  SEMCO is now in the process of restoring the pressure in the system and, once that is complete, SEMCO crews will begin going to each individual customer to reestablish service.  The relight process is expected to begin within the hour.

It is important to remember that someone must be home to allow SEMCO into the home so that crews can ensure appliances are operating properly.  In addition, SEMCO is asking customers to turn on porch or front room lights where possible.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 6:30pm
The work to repair the SEMCO gate station in L’Anse has been completed.  SEMCO crews continue to focus their attention on turning off individual meters.  We would like to thank our customers in L’Anse for their understanding and patience during this challenging event.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 3:45pm
Work continues with this first phase of the service restoration process.  SEMCO crews are making good progress getting to each home and business.  As work continues throughout the evening, SEMCO is asking customers to turn on porch and front room lights where possible.  This will not only improve visibility it will also provide additional safety.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 12:40pm
In addition to the process of manually shutting off the gas to each individual home and business, SEMCO crews are also working to repair the damage caused by the accident at SEMCO’s city gate station.

In addition to SEMCO employees located in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, SEMCO employees from across Michigan are on their way to L’Anse to assist with service restoration.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 10:30am
SEMCO crews have started the process of going to each home to manually shut off the gas to each home and business.  This process will take several hours and we expect that it will be completed this afternoon. 

Emergency Management officials have established a warming center at the Baraga High School, 210 Lyons St. Baraga, MI.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

L’Anse Outage Update 12/23/2016 8:00am
Early this morning a vehicle accident in L’Anse Michigan resulted in a natural gas service disruption to SEMCO’s customers in the L’Anse area.

We understand that a natural gas service disruption is challenging, particularly in the cold winter months and SEMCO crews are working to reestablish service as soon as possible.

Emergency Management officials are working to establish a warming center in the area.

Because natural gas outages are very infrequent, customers may not be aware of the process involved in restoring service. The first step is that gas company personnel will manually shut off the valve at each individual residential and commercial gas meter. The pressure in the gas system will be restored and service to all customers will be restored individually. SEMCO employees will need access to each home in order to reestablish service and ensure all natural gas equipment is operating properly. Please do not try to restore service yourself.

Click here to view a map of the affected area

other links as fyi:
Houghton/Keweenaw County Emergency Measures FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/HoKeOEM

More Sunday U.P. wildfires including Chippewa County: Saturday’s Mission Hills Wildfire 100 percent contained by 8:30 p.m.: Federal, State and Local Firefighters Battled Stubborn Bay Mills/Mission Hills Wildfire Tonight – One of several Upper Peninsula wildfires this weekend in dry brush and trees

URGENT: Numerous U.P. Wildfires Reported Sunday Across Upper Peninsula – be careful everywhere!!!

11-13-16 3:30 p.m. ET

By Greg Peterson

Mop up reported now at this hardwoods fire (5:11 p.m. Sunday 11-13-16):

The latest eastern U.P. wildfire is reported near the Stalwart Fairgrounds.

Many wildfires across Upper Peninsula – including one reported in the hardwoods in the eastern U.P.

Manpower and water packs requested – trucks can not get there.

Raburn Fire Department has called for mutual aid from the Raburn Township Fire Department

The fire is located east of the fairgrounds.

Fire is reported about a mile and a half east of the Stalwart Fairgrounds

 M-129/Turn East onto M-48/Eight Miles to Stalwart Fairgrounds

Fire is half a mile north of McCoy Road off Sand Ridge Road. Raburn fire has set up a incident command.

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11-13-16 11:15 a.m. Sunday morning Update:
A GPS calculation puts the approximate size of the Bay Mills/Mission Hills wildfire at about 14 acres – and in very rugged terrain. Fire officials walked the entire edge of the fire today – and it did not spread overnight – but there are smoldering hot spots creating some smoke.
Many have it dubbed the “Mission Hills Fire” because it was on USFS lands on edge of tribal lands/reservation.

The cause remains under investigation and we have heard conflicting info.

However, with lightening – it almost has to have some human factor involved. Have not heard any reports of lightening.

If you have photos please share on our facebook page or email them

U.P. Breaking News – and I think we speak on behalf of the community – say “Thank you” again to all the fire departments and firefighters who jumped on this blaze quickly – and risked their lives – in terrible weather and terrain – and prevented it from spreading and – stopped the wildfire from destroying homes and lives. Often we say firefighters risk their lives – and it is true every fire can quickly turn deadly – but this was an especially dangerous fire that was attacked and put out with professionalism and a deep desire to protect the community.

btw – to firefighters it did not matter your political affiliation or anything else – just that people needed help – we should remember that.

USFS Handles Final Mop-Up of Blustery Bay Mills/Mission Hills Wildfire

Wildfire mop up amidst biting, blustery and bone-chilling winds found only in the U.P. along Lake Superior: The Gales of November struck not far away on Lake Superior some four decades ago on a night just like tonight

9:50 P.M. 11-12-16 Saturday Night Fire Update

Putting out the Bay Mills/Mission Hills wildfire completely is trickier than the normal mop up. Hard-working firefighters have been putting out hot-spots and flair-ups as freezing winds whip up embers and tree fires.

The final parts of the mop up was turned over to the U.S. Forest Service at 10:05 p.m.Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016. Apparently, the wildfire included USFS land and/or blaze crept onto forest service lands.

“We’re turning it over to the U.S. Forest Service,” stated the Bay Mills fire chief at incident command.

And its that work on their normal night off – that brings these firefighters close together.

In fact – after about an hour and a half of the challenging – and seemingly never-ending – mop up – the camaraderie between the township fire departments in the U.P. was again proven.
Proven and understated in a radio conversation between the Bay Mills Township Fire Chief and the Superior Township Fire Chief – just as more and more firefighters have been cleared to leave the scene:

“I want to thank you guys,” the Bay Mills Chief said.

“Anytime,” the Superior Township chief responded.

They mean it.

Editor’s note from Greg Peterson/Owner, U.P. Breaking News: Thank you!

Tonight’s wildfire slam-down in the terrible terrain and only a stone’s throw from Lake Superior by an army of local, state and federal firefighters – demonstrated how we can count on firefighters, law enforcement, first responders, paramedics/EMTs (plus wreckers, road commissions, DPWs) and all the others. It is the kind of area that can easily injure firefighters.

We sincerely thank all the firefighters for their bravery, determination, skill, community-bigheartedness and even their daring nerve moving forward into those blazing windswept hills with embers rocketing into their faces. Folks, these fire fighters showed gusto and blustery courage equal to the super blustery winds they endured.

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URGENT 8:27 P.M. 11-12-16 Saturday Night

Fire Update: Bay Mills/Mission Hills Wildfire is 100 percent contained

The Bay Mills/Mission Hills blaze is reported to be 100 percent contained by wildfire incident command. Officials say the the fire was basically located at the old U.S. Forest Service Lookout Tower. Mop up will take hours and may even been needed on Sunday if flare-ups are reported due to the blustery and bitter winds that have created big waves on nearby Lake Superior.

The blaze was estimated at roughly 10 acres – with embers and winds still a concern. Wildfire took over two and a half hours to bring under control due to its remote location, the rough hilly/brushy terrain and the cold, whipping winds – plus at one point was a threat to homes if it proceeded.

The fire is no longer believed be a threat to public.

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8:10 p.m. 11-12-16 Saturday Night Fire update:
The Dafter Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Bruce Township Volunteer Fire Department have been paged to join the fight – bringing to 5 the number of local fire departments battling the wildfire.

Beechnut and oak tree ridges are among the places affected – and the fire is near the old ski lodge.

“It’s at the old fire tower, if you know where that is,” said a fire official at 8:13 p.m.

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8:03 p.m. 11-12-16 Firefighters are gaining a hand on the blaze.

U.S. Forest Service and Michigan DNR firefighters have arrived and joined the firefight.
Note: News media was just ordered out of the fire scene and must stage in an open area on Tower Road at Lakeshore Drive. The U.P. may be the only place in the country where the media is not allowed to cover wildfires – and are not allowed to go where they can actually see flames – even if the media is wearing the required state fire clothes – not allow. Period.

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7:47 p.m. 11-12-16 Saturday Night Update:

The Mission Hill Wildfire Incident Command Post has been set up “at the base of Mission Hill” near Bay Mills, MI.

Plus bottled water and pizza is being brought in for thirsty and weary firefighters. The DNR arrived about 5 minutes ago with bulldozer and DNR firefighters

Upper Peninsula firefighters battling wildfires all day and tonight- worst in eastern U.P.

Wildfire being battled tonight on edge of Bay Mills Indian reservation and U.S. Forest Service Lands

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
Owner, News Director
906-273-2433

Numerous wildfires have been reported across the Upper Peninsula for reasons that include down power lines, high winds and illegal burning – and now a remote wildfire in the Eastern Upper Peninsula.

At 7:27 p.m., the Bay Mills/Mission Hills wildfire was reported 50 percent out and contained.

About 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 2016 – numerous fire departments were dispatched to a remote wildfire located on an edge of Bay Mills Indian Community Reservation tribal land and U.S. Forest Service Land.

At 7:11 p.m., the Bay Mills/Mission Hills wildfire was reported moving north – northeast toward the “old ski lodge.” The wildfire was reported west of Monocle Lake and near a lodge.

“If we see flames over that hill that’s when we have to worry about the homes down there,” said one fire official who was near the fire line. “If it goes anywhere its going to head towards the old ski lodge.”

A Michigan Department of Natural Resources bulldozer and firefighters were being brought in from the Soo area.

U.P. Breaking News has heard officials discussing possible evacuations if the fire cannot be knocked down soon or moves toward homes. But no decisions have been made. No evacuations have been ordered.

The fire is being battled by the Bay Mills Township Volunteer Fire Department, the Superior Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Whitefish Township Volunteer Fire Department.

The tower is said to be off the end of West Tower Road near the Mission Hills area and located in rolling hills of brush – and the fire was said to be leading toward USFS lands with hardwoods. The Michigan DNR is also offering its firefighters and vehicles.

Among the reservation and neighboring streets blocked to normal traffic are W. Lakeshore Drive, Tower Road, Ranger Road.

Michigan State Police and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s department with traffic and all non-firefighting vehicles are being rerouted around the area and spectators are being turned back.

Meanwhile about 6:40 tonight Powell Township Fire Department firefighters were sent to a remote brush fire off County Road 550.

Firefighters were sent down a very long driveway off Brown Deer Road off CR-550. Firefighters battled the wildfire off County Road 550 for over an hour.

Powell Township firefighters cleared the scene at 7:56 p.m. Saturday.

This afternoon Sands Township firefighters battled a brush fire – and had to call for mutual aid from Chocolay Township after one of the Sands Fire trucks apparently broke down.

Plus about the same time – high winds blew power line down onto a tree along U.S.-41 near the Houghton/Baraga County line and triggered a brush fire.

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U.P. Breaking News: Back Home After Evacuating – Chocolay River receding – more than a dozen rescued by brave law enforcement using boats – “My refrigerator was floating,” said one refugee last night at hotel where some of us gathered

2016 Chocolay River Fall Flood – Road Closure Update From Michigan State Police

Soon we will be posting the dramatic rescue audio

KUDOS big time to all those who helped like: U.S. Coast Guard, state and local law enforcement, fire departments – from those on the road to the dispatchers who handled the unexpected flood emergency like professionals plus reacted quickly – you won’t believe the audio

Also Big Atta-boy to all road commission crews including Marquette and Alger counties, MDOT,  U.S. Coast Guard, The National Weather Service Office in Negaunee Twp., American Red Cross, Marqtran, local hotel owners, friends, neighbors and all those who helped – because it was a fast flash flood on Green Garden road

The flood here on N. Big Creek Rd. now moving downstream to Harvey – scroll down to see entire flood advisory below:

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood Advisory for the Chocolay River near Harvey, MI affecting Marquette County

Chocolay River levels are falling below flood stage but are expected to remain near or above bankfull through this afternoon

http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MIZ005&warncounty=MIC103&firewxzone=MIZ005&local_place1=Marquette%20MI&product1=Civil+Emergency+Message&lat=46.5508&lon=-87.3957#.WAemFiRyyRl

http://www.weather.gov/mqt/

https://www.facebook.com/NWSMarquette

 

By Greg Peterson
U.P. Breaking News
News Director
906-273-2433

We will be posting the drama rescue audio when law enforcement jumped into action quickly to save those on Green Garden Road – many had to go to second story because over four feet of water flooded their homes – then receded leaving behind a muddy awful mess.
“My refrigerator was floating.” said one evacuee who also evacuated to the motel in Harvey (by the way we left numerous messages for the America Red Cross in Marquette and they still have not called us back).
Evacuees were told that the Red Cross was going to help but we know of three families of evacuees that are still waiting for that help.
Not bashing the great red cross – just reporting a fact.

Heard that at least one renter is out of town – and their Green Garden Road cabin is a mess after over a foot of water flooded inside.
Hopefully I will be able to post some photos soon – having camera issues due to extreme dampness – the air is thick here.
Luckily the flood waters did not enter our home but we were surrounded by knee deep water – including 100 yards down driveway.
However the folks on Green Garden Road got it bad – and in the wee hours of the morning.
Many took refuge on their second floor due to the quick rise of the water – one said they knew the water was at their door so they tried to carry up a few valuables knowing it was inevitable.
Anyway – will be posting photos once my humidified cameras dry out – I hope.

On a personal note – thank you to the Marquette County/MSP 911 dispatchers in Negaunee, the Chocolay Township Fire Department and the Chocolay Township Police Department for their guidance and help.

Normal, below is today

Can finally see top of my fishing chairs, this is normally where I sit fishing with scanners blazing

Driveway today was knee deep last night

Flood Advisory

FLOOD STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
748 AM EDT WED OCT 19 2016

...The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a Flood
Advisory for the Chocolay River...

  Chocolay River near Harvey affecting Marquette County

.The levels on the Chocolay River are falling below flood stage but
are expected to remain near or above bankfull through this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Safety message...Residents along these rivers should remain alert and
exercise caution when walking near riverbanks.

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding is possible and rivers are
forecast to exceed bankfull. If you are in the advisory area remain
alert to possible flooding...or the possibility of the advisory being
upgraded to a warning. Report observed flooding to local emergency
services or law enforcement and request they pass this information on
to the National Weather Service.

Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite media outlet for
further developments and information from the National Weather
Service.

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MIC103-200000-
/O.NEW.KMQT.FL.Y.0003.161019T1148Z-161020T0000Z/
/HRVM4.N.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
748 AM EDT WED OCT 19 2016

The National Weather Service in Marquette has issued a
* Flood Advisory for
  The Chocolay River near Harvey.
* until this evening.
* At 11 PM Tuesday the river crested around 10.8 feet, but the
  level is now falling.
* Bankfull stage is 9.0 feet.
* Flood stage is 10.0 feet.
* Forecast...The river will continue to fall.
* At 11.5 feet...The fishing pier and parking lot near the M-28
  bridge will be under water.  Timber Lane and Riverside Road  may be
  closed. Homes along Timber Lane...and some along Riverside Road...
  will experience extensive flooding.
* At 10.0 feet...Water inundates the entire parking lot at the M-28
  bridge...and the fishing pier begins to be submerged. Water
  inundates low lying areas along Timber Lane and Riverside Road
  downstream of the river gauge site.
* At 9.0 feet...Water begins to inundate the parking lot where M-28
  crosses the Chocolay River...as well as low lying areas along
  Timber Lane and towards the mouth of the river.

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LAT...LON 4649 8726 4642 8732 4646 8739 4651 8737
      4650 8733 4649 8729

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KC

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MARQUETTE MI
353 AM EDT WED OCT 19 2016

MIZ005-201200-
MARQUETTE-
353 AM EDT WED OCT 19 2016

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL UPPER
MICHIGAN.

.DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT

FLOODING IS ONGOING ON THE CHOCOLAY RIVER NEAR HARVEY. SEE THE LATEST
RIVER FLOOD STATEMENT FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. ADDITIONAL STREAMS AND
RIVERS MAY HAVE ELEVATED WATER LEVELS...ESPECIALLY OVER SOUTHERN AND
EASTERN SECTIONS OF MARQUETTE COUNTY...DUE TO THE HEAVY RAINFALL THAT
OCCURRED THERE WITHIN THE LAST TWO DAYS. USE CAUTION NEAR THE BANKS
OF STREAMS AND RIVERS.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY

NO HAZARDOUS WEATHER IS EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

PLEASE FORWARD ANY REPORTS OF RIVER FLOODING AND AFFECTS FROM THE
FLOODING TO THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ON OUR HOMEPAGE OR THROUGH
FACEBOOK AND TWITTER.

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Earlier MSP Release (US-41 South now open):

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Michigan Honors POW/MIA during today’s 2016 National Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Recognition Day – Friday, September 16, 2016 – Upper Peninsula Breaking News appreciates and loves all our veterans – especially those who gave their all and suffered. Thank you to all veterans and for that matter law enforcement, firefighters, paramedics and other emergency responders!

Thank You!

Honoring the 2016 National Prisoner of War/Missing In Action Recognition Day

Friday, September 16, 2016

By Greg Peterson

Owner, News Director

U.P. Breaking News

906-273-2433

As an investigative reporter, I especially appreciate and respect the freedoms our country has – and its because of our military, law enforcement and all emergency folks.

I know this because I follow the Committee to Protect Journalists that daily shows how many reporters are tortured, arrested and murdered in other countries

That is one reasons I feel so strongly about public records and government officials honoring the laws – like public documents. It is what our founding fathers wanted.

Thank you all!

http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Michigan2.pdf

http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/events/recognition-day

http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/events/press-page/

As an investigative reporter I don’t feel comfortable putting up Rick Snyder’s Proclamation (because he needs to be arrested) – but hey – he did sign it – so here it is:

http://www.pow-miafamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Michigan2.pdf

Committee to Protect Journalists:
https://cpj.org