Michigan Storms? You Might Qualify for Help | Detroit News

If you’re in Michigan and lost work due to April’s brutal storms, federal Disaster Unemployment Assistance might be your lifeline—available for residents in 27 affected counties. Apply by August 29th if your job was wrecked by floods, wind, or tornadoes, or if you were injured or couldn’t start a new gig. Benefits can last up to 38 weeks. Start with a regular unemployment claim—if denied, grab the special packet from Michigan’s Labor and Economic Opportunity site and submit proof of weather-related job disruption. Don’t wait—this help is designed to get you back on your feet after the storm. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/904cb10722a3da25