Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday declared a state of emergency for several communities following the severe storms and tornadoes on May 15. The declaration was issued for the city of Lansing,

The maneuver from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer opens up state resources to the city of Lansing and Allegan and Baraga counties.

Three Michigan communities have been included in a state of emergency declaration Whitmer made Tuesday in response to the May 15 tornadoes.