Located in:
- Program-specific Requirements for Adult, Dislocated Worker, and Youth Activities under Title I-B
The Unified or Combined State Plan must include the following with respect to activities carried out under subtitle B—
a. 2. C. In addition, describe the State policies and procedures to provide Rapid Responses in cases of natural disasters including coordination with FEMA and other entities
Current Narrative:
Under Michigan’s Emergency Management Act, Public Act 390, as amended, natural disasters are coordinated through the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division. They, in turn, coordinate the response with federal, local and other state agencies utilizing the State of Michigan Emergency Operations Center located in Lansing, Michigan. When the Governor declares an emergency and formally requests a federal emergency declaration, the Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (LEO) will work with the local area(s) to determine if the disaster could result in a potentially large loss of employment and evaluate whether sufficient resources are available to adequately provide workforce services. If a funding shortfall is anticipated, the LEO will seek Emergency Dislocated Worker Grant funding pending federal designation. If FEMA declares a natural disaster and establishes a designated disaster area, the LEO will formally apply for assistance and work with the local area(s) on implementation.