In the wake of historic ice storms that swept across northern Michigan last week, thousands of people in Montmorency County are still without power. As of Tuesday afternoon, over 6,700 households have no electricity, that's over 63% of the northeast Michigan county, according poweroutage.us.
The Montmorency County Emergency Management Department have released a new update on where residents can seek warmth and shelter.
- Atlanta Senior Center (11780 M-33 Atlanta) – Daytime Warming Center 9 a.m. to 6 a.m.
- Hillman Senior Center (431 Pine View Ct, Hillman)- Daytime Warming Center 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Lewiston St. Francis Catholic Church (3060 Casey St. Lewiston)- Open 24 Hours, doors lock at 10 p.m. for the safety of the shelter and re-open at 7 p.m.
The locations all offer food. The post also includes info on other food distribution locations.
The following locations have laundry and shower services, some charges may apply.
- The Laundry Basket in Atlanta (includes showers)
- FlyBy Wash-n-Dry of Hillman
- Lewiston Hometown Laundromat
- A-Win Sands Motel (Showers)
- Lewiston Hotel (Showers)
The Atlanta Chamber of Commerce have also shared a list of emergency distribution centers that will be open over the course of the week.
Wednesday, April 9 beginning at 11 a.m.
- South Shore Hubbard Fire Department (367 W Mt Maria Rd, Spruce, MI 48762)
- St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church (3060 Casey St, Lewiston, MI 49756)
Thursday, April 10 beginning at 10 a.m.
- Frederic Township Hall (6470 Manistee St, Frederic, MI 49733)
- Gaylord EFREE Church(1649 M-32, Gaylord, MI 49735)
Friday, April 11 beginning at 11 a.m.
- Atlanta Senior Center (11780 M-33, Atlanta, MI 49709)
- Giving Tree Food Pantry at Johannesburg Christian Church (10722 M-32, Johannesburg, MI 49751)
A list of additional warming shelters, and other places to get help in the region can be found here.
