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No power? Find a warming station to shelter from ice storm

Dale Mansfield uses outlet at Wolverine High School to power his oxygen machine Monday, March 31. He spent the night on a cot in the school's gymnasium Sunday night and says he will again until power is restored at his home.
Michael Livingston
Dale Mansfield uses an outlet at Wolverine High School to power his oxygen machine Monday, March 31. He spent the night on a cot in the school's gymnasium Sunday night and says he will again, until power is restored at his home. (Photo: Michael Livingston/IPR News)

Northern Michigan counties are on day three of battling a historic ice storm that has tree branches breaking on homes, roads and power lines.

Some communities have set up warming stations in public buildings as many go without power.

Should you use a warming station, be prepared and bring toiletries, medication, clothes and nonperishable food items.

See the list below to find your nearest warming station.

Alpena County:

  • Merchant’s Building @ Alpena County Fairgrounds - 625 S 11th Ave. Alpena, MI 49707
  • City of Alpena Public Safety Building - 501 West Chisholm St. Alpena, MI 49707
  • Alpena County Airport - 1617 Airport Rd, Alpena, MI 49707

Charlevoix County:

  • Charlevoix Township Fire Hall - 210 State St. Charlevoix, MI 49720
  • St. Matthew’s Catholic Church - 1303 Boyne Ave. Boyne City, MI 49712
  • Lighthouse Missionary Church - 7824 Rogers Rd. East Jordan, MI 49727

Cheboygan County:

  • Alverno Fire Station - 5009 Orchard Beach Rd. Cheboygan, MI 49721
  • Wolverine Fire Department - 12958 Afton Rd. Wolverine, MI 49799
  • Wolverine High School - 13131 Brook St. Wolverine, MI 49799
  • Church of Straits - 307 N Huron Ave. Mackinaw City, MI 49701

Crawford County:

  • Grayling City Hall - 1020 City Blvd. Grayling, MI 49738.
  • Lovells Township Hall - 8405 Twin Bridge Rd. Grayling, MI 49738

Emmet County:

  • Shay Elementary School - 75 E. Lake St. Harbor Springs, MI 49740 (Enter off of Lake St.)
  • Petoskey City Hall - 101 East Lake St. Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Resort Township Hall - 2232 Resort Pike Rd. Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Odawa Casino - 1760 Lears Rd. Petoskey. MI 49770
  • Salvation Army of Petoskey - 2350 Mitchell Park Dr. Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Bear Creek Township Hall - 373 North Division Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
  • Pellston Regional Airport - 1395 N U.S. 31, Pellston, MI 49769

Mackinac Island:

  • Community Hall - 7358 Market St, Mackinac Island, MI 49757

Mackinac County:

  • Clark Township Community Center - 133 M-134, Cedarville, MI 49719
  • Garfield Township Hall - N6760 M-117, Engadine, MI 49827
  • Little Bear East Arena - 275 Marquette St, St. Ignace, MI 49781

Montmorency County:

  • St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - 3060 Casey St. Lewiston, MI 49756
  • Hillman Fire Hall - 131 W 3rd St. Hillman, MI 49746
  • Montmorency County Building - 12265 M-32 Atlanta, MI 49709

Oscoda County:

  • Oscoda County Community Center - 4071 E Arrow St. Oscoda, MI 48750

Otsego County:

  • E-Free Church - 1649 M-32 Gaylord, MI 49735
  • Charlton Township Hall - 10775 Rowan Ave. Johannesburg, MI 49751

Presque Isle County:

  • Belknap Township Hall - 1720 W Co Rd 638 Rogers City, MI 49779
  • Rogers City Area Fire Authority - 504 W Park Dr. Rogers City, MI 49779
Michael Livingston covers the area around the Straits of Mackinac - including Cheboygan, Charlevoix, Emmet and Otsego counties as a Report for America corps member.