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Here's how you can help residents of Midland County devastated by floods

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Posted at 9:14 PM, May 20, 2020
and last updated 2020-05-21 21:42:57-04

MIDLAND COUNTY — The United Way of Midland County is letting the public know of ways to help those devastated by massive flooding following heavy rain and the breach of two dams.

PHOTOS: IMAGES: TAKE A LOOK AT THE MASSIVE DEVASTATION IN MIDLAND AFTER EDENVILLE DAM FAILURE

Since the collapse of the Edenville and Sanford Dams, the Tittabawassee River has crested at 35.05 feet, and a flood warning will remain in effect through Sunday, county officials say.

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"We are grateful for all those who have reached out looking for ways to help our neighbors," a Facebook post from United Way Midland County read. "We are working directly with the Emergency Management Team and the shelters to assess long term and short term needs for volunteers and supplies."

For volunteer opportunities, you can sign up for alerts here.

If you'd like to donate to relief efforts so that those impacted can receive vital resources, click here.

To donate supplies, a survey must be filled out here. The United Way of Midland County also says not to drop off items directly to local shelters.