Detroit,

Our city experienced incredibly severe weather Thursday afternoon, and I pray that everyone made it through safely.

I visited Detroit’s east side to survey damage from a confirmed tornado in the area bounded by East Vernor Highway, East Jefferson Avenue, Mt. Elliott Street and East Grand Boulevard. I saw severely damaged homes and buildings, fallen trees and downed power lines. Fortunately, we have received no reports of serious injuries from that area at this time.

Detroiters always pull together in moments like this. The entirety of city government is working to support our residents and businesses, and we will continue sharing updates as more information becomes available.

- Mayor Mary Sheffield

City-wide response to severe storms

We have launched a multi-department response to protect residents and help the affected neighborhoods recover:

• Detroit firefighters canvassed the affected area and identified several full and partial building collapses.
• Detroit police deployed additional patrols, documented weather-related incidents and placed barricades around hazardous areas.
• City building inspectors identified at least 19 damaged properties during initial observations. Twenty inspectors are being deployed to conduct more thorough assessments.
• General Services and Public Works crews are clearing fallen trees and debris from roads.
• Approximately 100 traffic signals were without power at the height of the storm. Generators were sent to priority intersections.
• Seven hazardous-material facilities in the impact area were assessed, with no damage found.
• Fallen trees were reported on Belle Isle, but no damage to buildings or structures was identified.
• City teams are assisting displaced families and working to restore power at affected shelters and recreation facilities.
• The City remains in communication with DTE and the National Weather Service as power restoration and storm assessments continue.

Watch the full update from the Mayor and City officials below:

How to get help or report damage

Downed trees or damaged buildings

Use the Improve Detroit app or call 313-590-3336.

Emergency housing assistance

Call the housing helpline at 866-313-2520.

Power outages

Contact DTE Energy at 800-477-4747.

Street or basement flooding

Call DWSD at 313-267-8000.

Lost dogs or pets?

Check 24petconnect.com for real-time updates.

Downed power lines

Stay at least 25 feet away, keep others back and call 911 immediately. Never touch a power line or anything it may be contacting. Please avoid damaged areas when possible so emergency crews can work safely and quickly.