Warming Centers Open In Plymouth Township and Canton In Response to Monster Storm

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, MI — With thousands still without power from Wednesday’s wind storm, and temperatures expected to fall to around 25 degrees by early Friday morning, warming centers have opened at a number of area locations. Plymouth Township Supervisor Kurt Heise said three warming centers will be open 24 hours a day for as long as they are needed.

More than 850,000 Michigan residents remained without power early Thursday morning as a result of wind gusts that soared past 60 mph on Wednesday. DTE estimated 670,000 of its customers were without power in southeast Michigan as of 5 a.m. while Consumers Energy said 187,000 of its users were without power statewide.

Approximately 3,000 customers are without power in Plymouth Township, said Heise. Warming locations include:

• The First United Methodist Church -- 45201 N Territorial Road. This facility is open 24 hours and will provide warmth and basic beverages.

• St. Kenneth Catholic Church -- 14951 North Haggerty Road. This facility is open 24 hours and will provide warmth and basic beverages. They can also accommodate small pets.

• NorthRidge Church -- 12401 Ridge Road. This facility is open 24 hours. They discourage bringing pets; however, they will be providing warmth, basic beverages, and Wi-Fi.

For further information, residents can contact Plymouth Township at 734-354-3250.

In Canton, residents can find a warming center at the township’s Summit on the Park, located at 46000 Summit Parkway. The warming center will be open during regular business hours: Monday-Friday, 5:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Saturday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.; and Sunday 6 a.m. – 7 p.m. Warming Center visitors are asked to sign in at the front desk of the Summit.

For additional information, please visit www.summitonthepark.org, or contact the Summit front desk at 734/394-5460.