Southeast Michigan was under a wind advisory until 9 p.m. on Saturday with gusts topping 60 mph.
As of 7 a.m. on Sunday, more than 20,000 DTE Energy customers were without power in Southeast Michigan.
Stay at least 20 feet away from downed power lines and anything they are in contact with, including puddles of water and fences. Keep children and pets away too.
Be extremely cautious near metal fences, which conduct electricity, following a severe storm. Electric current will be the strongest where a downed power line is touching a metal fence. Even a connecting fence several backyards away can be energized and dangerous.
Never cross yellow barrier tape. It may be around downed power lines.
Never drive across downed power lines. If a power line falls on your vehicle, remain inside your car until emergency help arrives.
Cable or telephone lines can be energized if they come in contact with electrical lines. Contact with any energized power line can be fatal.
Never use a portable generator inside a home or business. It emits carbon monoxide, which can be deadly. Keep it outside, away from windows and doors, so the fumes won’t come in.