In Midland, Michigan, days of heavy rain caused two dams to fail forcing 10,000 people to evacuate. Midland is home to 42,000 people and the Dow Chemical Company’s main plant. If the flood water overtakes the plant’slevees, experts worry hazardous chemicals could wash downstream. Coverage by Vice News.
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