Gov. Whitmer working with FEMA, Congress for disaster relief after devastating floods Help is on the way, Governor says Tags: Gov. Whitmer working with FEMA, Congress for disaster relief after devastating floods LANSING, Mich. – Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency in Wayne County Saturday to help address threats to public health and safety related to heavy rainfall, which resulted in widespread flooding, power outages, flooded roadways, stranded motorists, flooding of homes, and displaced residents. MORE: Whitmer said help is on the way for residents impacted by the floods, but it’s uncertain when that help will come and how much Michigan will have to fund it.