CHEBOYGAN, Mich. – The County Office of Emergency Management has ordered immediate evacuations for low-lying areas following a levee breach in the Little Black River watershed in the city of Cheboygan.
Authorities emphasized on Tuesday (April 14) that the situation is unrelated to current operations at the Cheboygan Dam and Lock.
Residents in affected zones are urged to leave their homes and travel south of the city of Cheboygan as quickly as possible. First responders are actively assisting with evacuation efforts.
The evacuation area includes the U.S. 23 shoreline from approximately Pries Landing south to the Cheboygan River, extending to Lincoln Street, then along Court Street to Levering Road and Inverness Trail, and back to the U.S. 23 shoreline.
Emergency officials asked residents to place a towel or other visible fabric on their door handle, facing the road, when evacuating, to signal that the home has been cleared.
Those unable to evacuate are instructed to call 911 for assistance.
No additional details were immediately available.
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