Petoskey Area Ice Storm Information
The Petoskey Area and surrounding northern Michigan communities were impacted by a severe ice storm that started on March 29, causing power outages, downed trees, and significant damage. Please bear with us as first responders, linemen, and cleanup crews continue to restore safe roadways and power to much of the area. Thank you for your patience and support.
While recovery is underway, if you plan to travel to this area in the next few weeks, please call ahead to ensure you will have the essential utilities and access to your lodging. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Petoskey Area soon!
News Coverage:
These news articles show and explain the extent of the damage in more detail.
Ways You Can Help
Whether you are looking to show your monetary support or give your time by volunteering to help with recovery efforts there are ways you can help across Emmet County.
Volunteer Michigan
April 6, 2025
For those looking to volunteer, Emmet County Office of Emergency Management requires assistance with a variety of disaster recovery tasks in Emmet County. “For the safety of volunteers and residents, every volunteer will be required to authorize a criminal and national sex offender registry clearance. Training may be required for some positions prior to serving. A variety of skills are needed, and residents will be offered opportunities to help fellow residents with disaster recovery as well as participate in community projects in public areas.”
Once signed up, the effort will be coordinated by a Volunteer Michigan team, which will work closely with the Office of Emergency Management to assess local needs and allocate resources for assistance. When the need arises for you or your team, Volunteer Michigan will contact you with instructions.
The Volunteer Michigan team is already on the ground in Emmet County and will begin providing volunteer opportunities starting Monday, April 7, 2025.
Monetary Support
The fund provides grant support to eligible nonprofit organizations and government entities that are delivering emergency aid to individuals and families across Emmet County. It can also assist nonprofit organizations whose operations were directly affected by the storm.
Find more information about the fund or to make a donation.
CLICK HEREThe Charlevoix Community Foundation also has an Urgent Needs Fund that help support emergency responders and nonprofits who are providing services due to the ice storm and State of Emergency in Charlevoix County.
CLICK HERE to find more information and a donation link.
Local Business Information
The Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce are great resources to learn more about impacted Petoskey Area businesses. They also provide updated information regularly on their Facebook pages and their Chamber Newsletters.
Trail Recovery Efforts
Petoskey Area is home to extensive walking, hiking, and biking trails throughout the area, and several organizations work to maintain these trails. If you are looking for a way to volunteer in the efforts to get these trails back up to working conditions, check with these organizations.
Little Traverse Conservancy – Trails throughout the Area
To volunteer, reach out to Cacia Lesh at
cacia@landtrust.org or call the office at 231.347.0991
Top of Michigan Trails Council – area biking trails
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