CASSOPOLIS, Mich. -- Cass County Michigan Emergency Management Coordinator David Smith is working to remind residents that they need to report flood damage to the Cass County Office of Emergency Management.

Smith emphasized that it is crucial to the county in order receive resources necessary to improve the situation in Cass County.

Reporting flood damage allows emergency services to provide residents with valuable information regarding resources to assist them with flood damage. Reporting also provides information that can help local officials in deciding if there is enough damage to announce an emergency declaration.

Critical information regarding flood damage is important to officials in order to provide a coordinated response to flood damaged areas and areas that could succumb to future damage.

You can report flood damage to the Cass County Michigan Emergency Management Facebook page or Twitter account at @EMCMI. You can also email coordinator David Smith at [email protected] or call 269-445-1460.