WILX: Michigan Congress members push for federal aid after deadly tornadoes

Michigan’s congressional delegation is coming together, pushing for federal help for southwest Michigan after last month’s deadly tornadoes.

Democratic Senators Gary Peters and Elissa Slotkin and Republican Representatives Tim Walberg and Bill Huizenga are all backing Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s request to President Donald Trump for federal disaster aid.

The aid would go to Branch, Cass and Saint Joseph counties - the four hit the hardest by the deadliest tornado outbreak in Michigan in 50 years.

Homes, businesses and infrastructure were badly damaged.

Lawmakers say while state and local help is already underway, federal dollars will be needed for a full recovery.