State of emergency declared for Michigan

Matt Jordan January 16, 2016

Last Updated: January 16, 2016

Flint, Michigan — The White House has declared a state of emergency for Michigan. This move by President Obama gives FEMA and the department of homeland security permission to coordinate all relief efforts for the state.

Earlier this week, Michigan governor Rick Snyder asked President Obama for help, telling the president that Flint and the surrounding areas are affected by contaminated drinking water.

Some of the protective measures that will be taken include providing water, water filters and other related items over the next three months.

Matt Jordan January 16, 2016

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Matt Jordan is the Chief Meteorologist for KOBI-TV NBC5. Matt joined the NBC5 weather team in 2014 after a year as a reporter and anchor in Alexandria, Louisiana. His experience with the severe weather of the Deep South and a love of the Pacific Northwest led him to pursue a certification with Mississippi State University as a Broadcast Meteorologist. You can find Matt working in the evenings of NBC5 News at 5, 6 and 11 as well as online. Matt also has a degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. In addition to being passionate about news and weather, Matt is a BIG Oregon Ducks fan. When not rooting for the Ducks or tracking down the next storm over the Pacific, Matt can be found outdoors in the Oregon wilderness with his wife, his daughter and their dogs Stanley and Gordi.