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Teams from DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are working in overtime to prepare for the strong wind that is expected to hit the Metropolitan Strait on Sunday.
READ: Strong wind warning for Sunday in the Detroit Metro: What you need to know
A strong wind warning will be in effect for the area, with gusts of 60 mph.
The warning is in effect from 7 am Sunday to 4 am Monday.
The latest weather information can be found here.
"Our in-house meteorologists will continue to monitor the weather and work with our experts to find the best way to get ready," said DTE spokesperson Morgan Elliot Andahazy.
Andahazy said that a plan was in place and that the teams were already running it. Employees loaded additional equipment and additional teams were convened for Sunday.
See also: DTE Energy Power Outage Card: Here's how to check it.
"We have 1,000 DTE employees and subcontractors, made up of line technicians and tree professionals, who will be organized in our centers and ready to respond to any problem on the ground."
It's not just that DTE is getting ready for the weather. Truckers are also preparing for the expected 50 mph winds.
"You have to drive slowly enough because the wind will tilt the truck," said Josh Roth, a truck driver from North Carolina.
Donald McKenzie of Troy has been driving trucks for about 31 years and is not too worried about that.
"I've been through snowstorms and blizzards with more wind than in the mountains," McKenzie said. "It's just another day."
McKenzie is confident in driving by the weather, but many people are not. He has tips for drivers who might not be prepared for Sunday's weather.
"If you do not feel comfortable in this car, stay off the roads," McKenzie said.
RELATED: Michigan State Police urge residents to prepare for Sunday power outages
The Michigan State Police has released the following tips to prepare for a loss of power:
- Fill the plastic containers with water and place them in the refrigerator and freezer. Cold water bottles help keep food cold during a power outage and can also be used to drink water.
- Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any medications that require refrigeration. It is important to know how long a drug stays safe in the refrigerator.
- Establish a readiness plan for family members with disabilities or poor health.
- Try to keep the gas tanks at least half full. If the power is off, service stations may not be available.
- Have extra money available. ATMs will not work without electricity.
- Keep a house key with you when you are away from home. The garage will not open if the power is off.
The following items specific to the outage should be added to your emergency preparedness kit:
- Additional batteries
- Large flashlights / emergency lighting
- Foods that do not require heat
- Warm clothes and blankets
For more information on preparing before, during and after an emergency or disaster, visit www.michigan.gov/miready.
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