Restoration Services of Michigan

04/21/2026

🌪️🌊Did you receive damage during recent severe weather events? Report it to us using our online self-reporting tool! Your information directly supports response efforts and helps build a better picture of the extent of damages that will be used to determine if federal help is available.

Look for a link to the reporting tool in the comments section.⬇️

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04/17/2026

Hello flood warriors,
Hopefully now that it seems that the water maybe rescinding, we can start to get to work to clean up. There will be a lot of companies and individuals contacting homeowners to use their services. That’s great because it’s going to take “all hands in deck” to get everyone taken care of. We just want to offer some advice. Basically, don’t pump the water out too fast. (And make sure that the company or individual you hire is insured) The following is what we are referring to (which we did not write):

Hydrostatic pressure is the force exerted by groundwater against your foundation, which can cause structural failure if a flooded basement is pumped out too quickly. When external water levels are higher than internal levels, the pressure can cause floors to crack and walls to bow or collapse. To avoid this, lower water levels slowly—about a foot every 24 hours—to allow the ground pressure to equalize.

04/15/2026

If there is anyone downstream of the Bellaire dam that needs to evacuate and does not have a place to go, we have a camper in our back yard that you may stay in. It has a “short queen”, two bunkbeds and the couch and table can be made into beds. Does not have hot water right now but you can use the bathroom inside our place. Has electricity, refrigerator, stove, tv’s for dvds(which we have quite a few). Cleaning it up after the winter but it will be ready today.

04/15/2026

WATER LEVELS IN ANTRIM COUNTY A MAJOR CONCERN

Water levels at the Bellaire Dam are still rising. Levels are being monitored; they have not yet reached the “Set” protocol. Yesterday, water levels rose to within 12 inches of portions of the top of the Bellaire Dam, triggering the “Ready” stage protocol for the Intermediate River area downstream of the dam.

ALL CHAIN OF LAKES RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS: please be aware that the Bridge St. culvert in Ellsworth is also being overwhelmed with stormwater. If the culvert fails, a large amount of water will immediately be released. This would cause even more widespread flooding on the Upper Chain, and would add additional pressures to the Bellaire Dam.

If the Ellsworth culvert fails, an alert will be sent via the RAVE system, media will be contacted, and a press release will be uploaded to the Antrim County Emergency Management page.

The three safety protocols are:
• Ready: When water is 12 inches below the top of the dam with levels rising 3 inches a day or more. Plan and/or pack in the event an evacuation becomes necessary.
• Set: When water reaches 6 inches below the top of the dam, with water levels rising at a rate of 3 inches per day or levels rising 3 inches per day and predicted to top the dam within 48 hours. Prepare by packing and preparing your family, pets, and vehicle for potential departure.
• Go: When water levels are 1 inch below the top of the dam with a high probability of topping it, with the potential for failure occurring. Follow evacuation orders; roadblocks may be installed around the perimeters.

To enroll in Antrim County’s alert system, go to www.getrave.com/login/antrimcounty and click the “Register” button at the upper right.

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04/15/2026

We have tried to extract and pump water out of numerous residences. Regrettably, the water replenishes itself at the same rate as removal. It's very hard to inform individuals that we must await the water's recession.

01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

Join us for our wine dinner Wednesday Jan 28th! Hosted by Poncho!

Text 231-409-7088 for reservations!

01/27/2026

01/27/2026

God has blessed both of them!

Thank you to our adopters for giving our Goosey boy the life he deserves! ❤️

01/27/2026

Cold outside, cozy inside ❄️🍿 Come join us for a movie!