Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder will visit the site of the Fraser sinkhole on Sunday, the governor's office announced.
The visit comes just two days after Snyder declared a disaster and state of emergency in the city due a sinkhole that formed around Christmas.
During the visit, Snyder will meet with local officials and engineers to discuss recovery efforts due to the sinkhole. He will be joined by Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller.
“The terrible situation in Fraser has displaced families and caused a burden to those living in the area,” Snyder said in a release. “The state is committed to using all of its resources and working with local partners to ensure this community recovers and residents return to a sense of normalcy. I’d like to thank emergency responders and the many others who have been working hard to address this situation.”
ccording to the governor's office, "there is an imminent threat to cause widespread and severe damage to 11 communities and Selfridge Air National Guard Base" because of the size of the sinkhole and the instability of the ground.
"Over 200,00 homes and businesses and over 500,000 residents and their property could be impacted should the ground shift, the sinkhole expand or severe weather impact the area," the governor's office added.
Earlier this week, two more Fraser homes were condemned due to the massive sinkhole at the corner of Eberlien and 15 Mile.
