Bellaire is preparing to open its evacuation centers. Cheboygan has five pumps each pushing out 10,000 gallons a minute to try and relieve the stress. And people are waiting for the water to recede as more rain falls on northern Michigan.
Today on the Up North Lowdown, IPR's Austin Rowlader takes us on a tour of the Bellaire Dam and then gives us the latest on its status — and what could happen if it fails.
We also hear about a narrow escape for a road crew that was inspecting a bridge when it suddenly gave way in Grand Traverse County.
Reporting by Austin Rowlader, Vivian La, Claire Keenan-Kurgan and WCMU's Emma George-Griffin
Producer: Austin Rowlader
Editing: Steve Junker
Music: Blue Dot Sessions
