Flood Relief

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Hans Ahlström

Published June 19, 2018 at 10:59 AM EDT

HOUGHTON, MI -- In the wake of the severe storms and flooding in Houghton County, those looking for ways to help have several options.

The City of Houghton and the Houghton City Police Department say monetary donations for flood victims are being accepted through the Portage Health Foundation. Contributions can be made online at … or by mail to Portage Health Foundation, 400 Quincy Street, Hancock, Michigan, 49930. Make sure in the comments section online or in the memo section on your check to include “Flood Relief.”

To donate food or water, contact Houghton City Police Lieutenant Nicholas Roberts at 906-482-1700.

Lieutenant Roberts adds that the city and the police department are grateful to all the people and organizations that have offered or given assistance during the flooding crisis.

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Hans Ahlström

Hans Ahlström is the host of several programs including the daily musical variety show Weekday, the mostly straight ahead jazz show Night Studio, the self explanatory Blues Today, and the eclectic Sound Spectrum. You can also hear Hans as the local host of NPR's All Things Considered news magazine. He also helps manage Public Radio 90's web content, interviews local and visiting writers and artists, works with NMU student interns, and writes the occasional news story.

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