August 10th, 20220DEARBORN — This past weekend the 41st Homecoming Festival, an annual Dearborn tradition going back to the 80s, returned after a two-year hiatus.
On his Facebook livestream this week, Mayor Abdullah Hammoud expressed his desire to see the festival return.
“Given the pandemic, given the catastrophic flooding last year, I thought...
January 28th, 20220With the 2021 individual income tax filing season now open, residents affected by last year's severe storms and flooding should know they are eligible to save on taxes.
The IRS says that due to the catastrophic flooding this past June and the ensuing losses, as well as the subsequent presidential declaration of a disaster area,...
November 5th, 20210DETROIT — Residents of Southeast Michigan who experienced uninsured and underinsured damage or losses from the June 25-26 severe storms, flooding and tornadoes only have one week remaining to apply for federal assistance. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 12. It’s important to understand the following six things when applying...
October 1st, 20211DEARBORN — The deadline for survivors of the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA to get flood relief has been extended to Friday, Nov. 12. The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb and Oakland counties.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is urging residents of those...
September 20th, 20210DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn announced on Monday it will continue curbside bulk pickup of flood-damaged material through Thursday, Sept. 30 with no assessed fee, as an additional service to residents.
The Dearborn City Council passed the resolution on Tuesday, Sept. 14 to continue curbside bulk pickup through Sept. 30 in order...
September 8th, 20210WAYNE COUNTY – The deadline for survivors of the June 25–26 severe storms and flooding to register with FEMA for individual disaster assistance has been extended to Wednesday, Oct. 13, the agency announced Wednesday.
The extension applies to survivors living in Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. The original deadline was Sept....
September 1st, 20210WAYNE COUNTY — FEMA is reminding residents of Wayne County impacted by the June 25-26 severe storms and flooding that the application deadline to receive assistance is Monday, Sept. 13. The deadline is the same for residents of Washtenaw and Wayne Counties to get assistance towards damage or losses from the storms.
Washtenaw and...
August 27th, 20210LANSING - Governor Whitmer on Friday requested that President Biden add Macomb and Oakland counties to the presidential disaster declaration issued for Wayne and Washtenaw counties following heavy rainfall and flooding in late June, making for federal assistance for those affected.
“A presidential declaration for these additional...
August 23rd, 20210Federal disaster experts are hosting a workshop on property damage mitigation and recovery after June's floods in Dearborn.
Dearborn's government is encouraging residents and business owners to attend the community workshop at 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 26. It promises to provide information on how to lessen the impact of future...
August 20th, 20210DEARBORN - Dearborn's government is reminding residents that the city has returned to normal curbside bulk pickup, which may mean that a special pickup is needed for people that are still removing large amounts of flood-damaged materials from their homes.
Residents should call 313-943-2150 for specific details, and for an assessment...
August 6th, 20210DEARBORN – Residents who experienced flooding or sewer backups in their homes during the June 25-26 storms are asked to fill out a flood/ sewer backup damage and estimated losses report form to the city by Monday, Aug. 9.
Residents can fill out the form online at www.cityofdearborn.org/flood.
Those without Internet access or...
August 3rd, 20210DEARBORN — The city's post-flood trash disposal project continues into August, with the city announcing that the DPW Yard will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in August for disposal of flood-damaged items and other bulk materials not picked up at the curb. The DPW yard is at 2951 Greenfield.
Proof of Dearborn residency is...
July 30th, 20210HAMTRMACK — The primary election to determine Hamtramck's next mayor is just days away. The Arab American News reached to all four mayoral candidates to ask questions regarding the city's financial challenges, property taxes, marijuana dispensaries and more.
Only Asm Rahman and Mayor Karen Majewski returned responses this week,...
July 29th, 20210The following information, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is up-to-date as of July.
Survivors who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance following the June severe storms and flooding will receive a letter explaining FEMA’s eligibility decision and the reason for that decision.
FEMA decision...
July 29th, 20210LANSING – On Thursday, Governor Whitmer announced a plan to utilize $10 million in state general funds to provide emergency relief to households impacted by June 25-26's heavy rainfall and flooding.
The funding will be allocated to the Detroit and Wayne and Washtenaw Counties to set up "residential gap funding grant...
July 29th, 20210DEARBORN - To meet demand for bulk drop off after recent flooding, the DPW Yard will be open 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, for disposal of flood damaged items and other bulk materials not picked up at the curb, Dearborn government said.
The DPW Yard is at 2951 Greenfield Road. Proof of Dearborn residency is required....
July 27th, 20210The state of Michigan announced on Tuesday that major home loan lenders have agreed to delay monthly mortgage payments for homeowners impacted by recent flooding in southeast Michigan.
The state said the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services (DIFS) and financial leaders across Michigan have agreed to "help...
July 27th, 20210DEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) met with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA) to host a virtual town hall for residents.
FEMA and SBA representatives made presentations and provided information to residents seeking federal financial...
July 27th, 20210DEARBORN/DEARBORN HEIGHTS — FEMA opened disaster recovery centers in both Dearborn and Dearborn Heights to help residents impacted by the June floods.
The storms in late June impacted approximately 12,000 homes in Dearborn and more than 1,500 in Dearborn Heights.
The center in Dearborn Heights is open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m....
July 26th, 20210DEARBORN — Residents in Dearborn who would like to request relief for losses from the June 25-26 floods must apply through FEMA, even if they have filled out a form with the city declaring flood damage and estimated losses, the city said on Monday.
The form that residents filled out for the city serves as a "statutory notice" and...
July 23rd, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Following heavy rainfall on Friday, July 16, at least 75 residents reported flooding in their homes to the mayor’s office.
The second round of flooding came just one day after President Biden announced a national disaster for the June flooding that devastated more than 12,000 homes in Dearborn and more than...
July 22nd, 20210DEARBORN — U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) will be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss resources for residents impacted by the June flooding.
Dingell will be joined by representatives from FEMA, the Small Business Administration (SBA) and state and local officials to provide the most up-to-date information for residents...
July 21st, 20210LANSING — Attorney General Dana Nessel warns that her office has been receiving complaints of price-gouging from flood victims.
The bulk of the initial complaints were related to the immediate effects of the flooding, including issues related to auto towing and storage, as well as property damage.
We’re here to protect you and...
July 17th, 20210DEARBORN — With a packed agenda of 61 items for the City Council to address, residents filled the Dearborn Administrative Center (DAC) to make their voices heard.
With Council chambers at full capacity, residents were guided by the heavy police presence to overflow rooms where they could view the meeting on TV screens throughout...
July 17th, 20210DEARBORN/HEIGHTS — With residents still reeling from the devastating flooding that impacted Wayne County in June, one attorney is offering advice for dealing with insurance agencies.
Rabih Hamawi, an attorney based in Southfield, is an expert when it comes to insurance claims and property damage.
Hamawi began working as a...
July 15th, 20210DEARBORN HEIGHTS — Near the end of an almost three-hour meeting, one City Councilman spoke up to change the rules a little bit.
Nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall devastated the city by causing flooding and sewer backup in many homes, Councilman Mo Baydoun said there is still debris sitting on curbsides.
“There is still...
July 13th, 20210
LANSING — The state completed a crucial step in getting federal aid to Wayne County communities affected by recent flooding on Tuesday.
Governor Whitmer requested that President Biden declare a major disaster for the state as a result of the heavy rainfall and flooding in late June. The request comes at the conclusion of an...
July 13th, 20210DEARBORN — The city government is reminding residents of a phone line for flooding-related business.
Residents can call the Dearborn Flood Response Call Center at 313-586-3181 to report flood damage to the city and get information on resources.
The deadline for residents affected by the storms of June 25-26 to report flood...
