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CADILLAC — A temporary no wake restriction will be in place on both Lake Cadillac and Lake Mitchell after the Wexford County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution Wednesday during a special meeting.
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Experts explain why it’s taking so long for floodwaters to recede
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CADILLAC — In the days since the level of Lake Cadillac peaked on April 19, water has fallen about 3.6 inches, which averages to an agonizingly slow 1/3- to 4/10-of-an-inch per day.
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Residents in flooded areas asked to take trash to nearest barricade
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CADILLAC — The company that provides refuse collection in the city of Cadillac is asking that residents in flooded out areas bring their garbage to the nearest barricade on pickup day.
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Limited water use allowed in Cadillac West amid sewer system repairs
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CADILLAC — Water use continued in a limited manner in Cadillac West on Monday afternoon, following repairs to sewage infrastructure damaged by weekend flooding.
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Residents trying to stay positive amid severe flooding
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Story Highlights:
• Severe flooding from heavy rain continues to affect Cadillac residents living around Lake Mitchell and Lake Cadillac.
• Residents share their experiences are dealing with damage from the flooding, including failed sump pumps and the constant removal of water to protect their homes.
• Despite the flooding, many residents are staying positive as their shared tales of family, friends and neighbors helping others out.
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Tips for protecting your farm, food and pets from flooding
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Story Highlights:
• Farmers should track their animals, ensure they have food and clean water, allow escape routes from flooding and move equipment and chemicals to higher ground.
• Keep food and utensils above floodwater, throw away any food that touches floodwater and keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed to preserve food.
• Take pets with you if evacuating, bring their essentials and keep them away from floodwater.
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Don’t cross barricades, road closed signs for your safety and that of first responders
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CADILLAC — With flooding reaching critical levels, public safety officials are again urging the public to heed barriers and road closure signs.
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Flooding knocks out critical lift station on Cadillac’s west side, crews work to restore service
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CADILLAC — Heavy rains and saturated ground conditions have led to widespread flooding across the area, damaging a key piece of infrastructure that supports sanitary sewer service for Cadillac’s west side.
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Flooding widespread around both lakes
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CADILLAC — There are few areas along the shorelines of lakes Cadillac and Mitchell that haven’t been affected by flooding.
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City makes sand available to fight back flood waters
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CADILLAC – The City of Cadillac is make sand available to fight back floodwaters.
