Friday, July 6 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-07-07 02:38:44 GMT
About 50,000 DTE Energy customers remain in the dark throughout metro Detroit. 22,000 are in Oakland County and another 15,000 are in Wayne County. The rest are scattered around the area.
About 50,000 DTE Energy customers remain in the dark throughout metro Detroit. 22,000 are in Oakland County and another 15,000 are in Wayne County. The rest are scattered around the area.
Metro Detroit residents aren't the only ones suffering from the heat. High temperatures are crippling the Midwest as nearly half the country is under some sort of heat-related advisory from the National Weather Service.
Metro Detroit residents aren't the only ones suffering from the heat. High temperatures are crippling the Midwest as nearly half the country is under some sort of heat-related advisory from the National Weather Service.
Friday, July 6 2012 8:09 AM EDT2012-07-06 12:09:29 GMT
DTE Energy says about 105,000 of its customers are still in the dark Friday morning as crews work 16-hour shifts to restore electricity. Today's forecast calls for high to reach 101 degrees.
DTE Energy says about 105,000 of its customers are still in the dark Friday morning as crews work 16-hour shifts to restore electricity. Today's forecast calls for high to reach 101 degrees.
Wayne County Sheriffs were out in full force Thursday, keeping neighborhoods safe and helping citizens on Detroit's west side deal with massive power losses.
Wayne County Sheriffs were out in full force Thursday, keeping neighborhoods safe and helping citizens on Detroit's west side deal with massive power losses. Residents tell FOX 2's Andrea Isom that they were happy to see the officers.
Thursday, July 5 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-07-05 21:52:36 GMT
Sirens go off in Oakland Co. confusing some who thought the sound was only reserved for a tornado warning, but those sirens are meant to alert you to other dangers, as well. It's a sound you should always pay attention to.
Sirens go off in Oakland County confusing some residents who thought the sound was only reserved for a tornado warning, but those sirens are meant to alert you to other dangers, as well. It's a sound you should always pay attention to.
Thursday, July 5 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-07-05 20:59:00 GMT
This morning's second round of powerful storms rocked residents all over metro Detroit. Winds over 60 miles per hour toppled trees into a house and onto a car in West Bloomfield.
This morning's second round of powerful storms rocked residents all over metro Detroit. Winds over 60 miles per hour toppled trees into a house and onto a car in West Bloomfield.
Thursday, July 5 2012 10:47 AM EDT2012-07-05 14:47:53 GMT
A Redford family is left to clean up after a large tree crashed on top of her home during Thursday morning's strong thunderstorms.
A Redford family is left to clean up after a large tree crashed on top of her home during Thursday morning's strong thunderstorms.
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"Well, I got up, getting ready for work, came out ... and heard the sirens go off. It was kind of a surprise because I didn't think there was any kind of tornado activity," said Oakland County resident Jeff Matthews.
It used to be that you would only here a siren before a tornado, but not anymore. Warning siren systems are now much more advanced, and for now on you'll hear alarms more often.
"Oakland County is very aggressive in its siren campaign. I think we have 250 plus sirens spread out across the county," said Theodore Quisenberry with Oakland County Homeland Security.
258 to be exact lit up on a computer screen 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They are near schools, malls, and open places where people may not know what's coming.
"Primarily what we're concerned with are tornado warnings and/or severe thunderstorm warnings with damaging winds over 70 miles per hour," Quisenberry said.
The people at Oakland County's Homeland Security Division decide when to sound the alarm. Quisenberry says they should never be ignored.
"Any time you hear the sirens go off, you take it very seriously. We don't put them off unless there is a reason for it. When the alarm is sounded, if you're outside, go inside, seek shelter inside."
When it comes to bad weather, it's bigger than just where you live. What's happening in a neighboring county could be headed your way.
"Say the tornado that went through Washtenaw County two months ago and look at what happened with it as far as the number of injuries or fatalities. None. There wasn't any because the alert system was so on top of what's coming that way you could alert the people," Quisenberry said. "Nobody gets caught by surprise."
At 1:00 p.m. the first Saturday of every month from March to November, all 258 warning sirens will sound in Oakland County, but that's only a test. Still, you can use that as an opportunity to come up with an action plan for you and your family. There are tips for how to do that on the Oakland County Homeland Security website at www.oakgov.com/homelandsecurity.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:18 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:18:53 GMT
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Dairy Boy keeps getting hit with tire tracks in the yard, so they brought in boulders to act as a visual warning and physical reminder not to cut the corner. Now they've been told those rocks must go.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:34 PM EDT2013-05-25 02:34:36 GMT
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
The pediatrician called him a big baby, his parents believed their boy was genetically destined to be obese, but he proved them all wrong. One day, he made a critical decision and became a weight loss winner.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:54 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:54:08 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:06:29 GMT
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger, an institution for generations of University of Michigan students in Ann Arbor, is about to undergo a historic change of address.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:54:49 GMT
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Gleaming stainless steel circa 1975 provides the once futuristic setting for Southfield's best-kept secret -- Anthony's Coney Cafe inside the IBM building at Nine Mile and Southfield Road.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:31 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:31:37 GMT
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
A home explosion in Royal Oak back in February killed a man and damaged dozens of houses. Now some homeowners are complaining that insurance companies are making repairs difficult.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:52:39 GMT
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Alan Lee asks Wallace if the subject of Viagara will 'come up' in Wallace's scheduled interview with former Senator Bob Dole. Wallace responds, "Comes up, really that's what you're going to say?"
Friday, May 24 2013 1:29 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:29:01 GMT
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted.
School officials say an earlier lockdown at three schools in Allen Park Friday has been lifted. Officials say police gave the all-clear at Allen Park Middle School, Lindemann Elementary and Riley Education Center around 12:40 p.m. Friday.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:07:12 GMT
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
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Theodore Quisenberry with Oakland County Homeland Security says warning sirens should always be taken seriously. (Credit: WJBK | myFOXDetroit.com)
