Donation drive for Midland flood victims taking place in Livonia Sunday

LIVONIA, Mich. – On Sunday, May 24 a donation drive will be held in Livonia to help flood victims in Midland.

The event is taking place today from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m in the parking lot of Las Palapas Mexican Restaurant at 33308 Plymouth Road in Livonia. It is not organized by the restaurant.

On Saturday more than 800 volunteers traveled to Midland to help flood victims despite the threat of coronavirus. Many of the volunteers were from Metro Detroit.

More coverage on the Midland flooding crisis:

• ‘Looked like Niagra Falls’ -- Dam that created Wixom Lake gives way, flooding mid-Michigan communities
• Tittibiwassee River crests at 35 feet, could still be days before waters recede
• Shocking mid-Michigan flood pictures show ravaged roads, underwater houses, floating cars
• Gov. Whitmer on mid-Michigan floods: Devastation, possible legal action, peak flood level