Sen. Elissa Slotkin, a U.S. Senator from Michigan, posted updates on April 15, 2026, addressing ongoing flooding in Northern Michigan and sharing insights from recent virtual meetings with various groups across the state.
In her first post at 15:46 UTC, Slotkin alerted residents to hazardous conditions caused by widespread flooding in Northern Michigan. She advised those needing help to seek support through established channels: “We are monitoring the widespread flooding and hazardous conditions across Northern Michigan. If you need assistance or shelter, please call 2-1-1 or contact your local American Red Cross. You can also find the latest updates and resources on your county emergency manager’s” (April 15, 2026).
Later that day at 17:02 UTC, Slotkin shared details of her outreach efforts with community leaders and organizations statewide: “On Monday, I held 5 virtual conversations with groups across Michigan. This included meetings with Marquette ambassadors, Macomb leaders, veteran service organizations, and Grayling Restoration Advisory Board members. These conversations centered around housing, electric rates” (April 15, 2026).
At 21:00 UTC the same day, she commented on broader national issues tied to opportunity and security: “I see this as a national security issue. In a diverse nation like ours, if people can’t work hard, play by the rules and get ahead and have their kids do better, we got a real problem.” (April 15, 2026).
Slotkin’s office has previously assisted Michigan residents with federal agency requests and resolutions (official website). Her background includes multiple tours in Iraq as a CIA analyst alongside military personnel and service in national security roles at both the Pentagon and White House under two presidents (official website). She currently serves on Senate committees for armed services, homeland security and governmental affairs, agriculture, and veterans’ affairs (official website). Slotkin won election to Congress in a district previously held by an opposing party before moving to the Senate (official website), prioritizing health care access and economic development initiatives for Michigan.
