S12E5 - Why FEMA Matters

You might remember – about a year ago northern Michigan was hit with a devastating ice storm. Trees were coated in ice like glass, power poles and trees were snapping like twigs, and entire communities were without power for extended periods of time. While Cherryland wasn't directly impacted, other Michigan co-ops were. Now they're working through the process of applying for FEMA assistance. In this episode of Co-op Energy Talk, Cherryland CEO Rachel Johnson and Michigan Electric Cooperative Association President and CEO John Kran dive into why FEMA matters before, during, and after a storm. To let your local legislators know you support legislation aimed at improving FEMA's current processes click here:

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S12E5 - Why FEMA Matters is an episode from Co-op Energy Talk by Cherryland Electric Cooperative.

This episode is 33:15 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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