In southeast Michigan, wind advisories were in effect until 9:00 pm. on Saturday with wind gusts reach 60 m/s.
As of 8 a.m on Sunday, more how 21000 DTE Energy customers were left without power in Southeast Michigan.
Stay at least 20 feet away from the downed power lines and everything they in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Keep children and pets too.
Be extremely careful near metal fencesthat conduct electricity after a violent storm. Electric current will be strongest where he is downed power the line touches the metal fence. Even a connecting fence several yards away can be live and dangerous.
Never cross yellow barrier tape. It might get knocked down power lines.
Never drive through downed power lines. If a power the line is falling on your vehicle, remain inside your car before the emergency help arrives.
Cable or telephone lines may be live if they are in contact with electrical lines. Contact with any energized power line can be fatal.
Never use portable generator inside home or business. It emits carbon monoxide, which can be deadly. Leave it outside, away from windows and doors, so the fume won’t come in.
