Southwest Michigan Tornado Recovery
After the Storm is providing Disaster Case Management services following the devastating storms and tornadoes that hit Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties in Southwest Michigan in March of 2026.
GET HELP:
Michigan Disaster Recovery Hotline: (313) 380-1350
Location
Cass, Branch & St. Joseph Counties
Date of Impact
March 6, 2026
Cost of DAMAGE
Awaiting
State Report
People Affected
Awaiting
State Report
Southwest Tornadoes Leave Communities to Pick Up the Pieces
Amidst a decline in federal funding, Southwest Michigan faces a monumental impact after a multi-tornado storm touched down in Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties early March, 2026.
After the Storm is stepping in to help survivors navigate their long-term recovery; however, FEMA funding is currently awaiting presidential approval. Because this disaster has not yet been declared, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has requested activation of the Individual Assistance program for the three counties.
Community efforts with the Southwest Michigan Care Fund raised over $70,000 in three weeks to support homes and businesses affected by the storms.
“When we turned on the Southwest Michigan Cares Fund, we knew our community would show up,” said Anna Murphy, President and CEO of United Way of Southwest Michigan. “$70,000 in donations is real, meaningful help for these organizations on the ground helping people in their own communities to recover. We are grateful to every single person and organization that has given.”
While we await the state’s official assessment, it is clear that there is much work to be done. We are dedicated to supporting our neighbors and creating paths forward for those affected. We actively hiring for Case Managers and Construction Analysts for these areas.
Huddlestun Lumber, Three Rivers. (Jerrud Heuring/WWMT)
If you are in need of Disaster Case Management from this storm, please click the button below and fill out the form to the best of your ability.
A Disaster Case Manager will be in touch.
You will hear from us as soon as possible.
Southwest Michigan Tornado Recovery
After the Storm is providing Disaster Case Management services following the devastating storms and tornadoes that hit Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties in Southwest Michigan in March of 2026
Southwest Michigan Tornado Recovery
After the Storm is providing Disaster Case Management services following the devastating storms and tornadoes that hit Cass, Branch, and St. Joseph counties in Southwest Michigan in March of 2026
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