DETROIT (WWJ) -- Workers from FEMA will hit the ground in Detroit on Thursday to evaluate damage from massive flooding that occurred nearly two weeks ago.
Five teams will be canvassing Wayne County to assess and validate home damage and disaster impacts, marking one of the first steps in the federal disaster declaration process.
Crews will be documenting the total number of homes affected and the degree of damage incurred, as well as the extent of insurance coverage.
FEMA workers will also be talking to local officials, renters, homeowners and business owners.
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and President Joe Biden met over the weekend in Traverse City to discuss the flooding that left many parts of the city underwater, as the mayor pushed for a federal disaster declaration.
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“Had an excellent meeting with President Biden on a cherry farm in Antrim County today,” Duggan tweeted afterwards. “Had a chance to show him pictures of the terrible impact of the flood in our area and asked for his help.”
Duggan says Detroit officials have received more than 20,000 calls related to last month’s storm, with reports of 4,800 homes with water in the basement.