2021 Rain Event Updates

Gathered here is information relevant to the significant rain events that occurred in the summer of 2021.

Available Assistance

If your FEMA claim has been denied, click here for step-by-step instructions on how to file an appeal with FEMA (scroll down to the “If You are Denied” section). The City is also encouraging residents who need assistance with their claim to visit either of its two Disaster Recovery Centers: Kemeny Recreation Center (2260 S. Fort Street) and The Salvation Army (3000 Conner Street).

You may also qualify for assistance provided by a group of local realtors. Please click here and scroll to the end of this news article for more details.

Reports/Presentations

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(06/22/22) AECOM Report on June 25/26 and July 16 Flooding Events
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(06/22/22) AECOM Flooding Report Executive Summary
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(06/22/22) AECOM Flooding Report Presentation to GLWA Board of Directors
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(12/3/21) June-July Ran Events Independent Investigation Preliminary Report
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(11/18/2021) June/July 2021 Post Event Analysis - Recommendations
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(9/10/21) GLWA Capital Investment Media Handout
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(9/14/21) GLWA Interim CEO: Detroit City Council Flooding Update
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(7/2/21) GLWA CEO's Full Statement On June 25-26 Rain Events
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(9/1/21) June 2021 Rain Event – Post Event Analysis: Preliminary Report to the GLWA Board of Directors
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(9/2/21) June and July rain events update as of August 25, 2021
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(10/27/21) June and July 2021 Rain Event - Post Event Analysis: Preliminary Report to the GLWA Board of Directors
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GLWA Claim Form

If you have sustained property damage or injuries from a sewer backup event within 45 days and believe GLWA is responsible for your damages or injuries, click below for GLWA’s claim form. Failure to provide proper notice may bar your claim.

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