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Michiganians deal with damage caused by high winds

Rhino Tree Service employees Michael Glaser, left, 65, of River Rouge, and Dekota Ulloa, center, 20, and company owner Edward Kind, 63, both of Taylor, secure ropes around the limbs before pulling a tree off the roof of a house on Stanhope in Grosse Pointe Woods Thursday afternoon, March 9, 2017. DTE Energy called Wednesday's destructive winds the worst weather event in its history, cutting power to about 1 million people statewide.
Rhino Tree Service employees Michael Glaser, left, 65, of River Rouge, and Dekota Ulloa, center, 20, and company owner Edward Kind, 63, both of Taylor, secure ropes around the limbs before pulling a tree off the roof of a house on Stanhope in Grosse Pointe Woods Thursday afternoon, March 9, 2017. DTE Energy called Wednesday's destructive winds the worst weather event in its history, cutting power to about 1 million people statewide.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Working above the roof, chainsaw operator Michael Glaser straddles a huge log as he carefully cuts large branches away from the tree that fell through a roof on Stanhope near Harper Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Working above the roof, chainsaw operator Michael Glaser straddles a huge log as he carefully cuts large branches away from the tree that fell through a roof on Stanhope near Harper Avenue in Grosse Pointe Woods.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Emergency personnel said that if the owner of this home on Stanhope in Grosse Pointe Woods had been sitting at his dining room table when the tree came through the roof, he likely would have been killed or seriously injured.
Emergency personnel said that if the owner of this home on Stanhope in Grosse Pointe Woods had been sitting at his dining room table when the tree came through the roof, he likely would have been killed or seriously injured.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
DTE line clearance tree trimmer Darryl Thivierge cuts a downed branch resting atop power lines on Berg Road in Detroit Thursday after high winds caused massive power outages.
DTE line clearance tree trimmer Darryl Thivierge cuts a downed branch resting atop power lines on Berg Road in Detroit Thursday after high winds caused massive power outages.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Lansing, to talk about recovery efforts after high winds ripped through the state on Wednesday.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Lansing, to talk about recovery efforts after high winds ripped through the state on Wednesday.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
DTE President Gerardo Norcia addresses the media as Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Lansing, to talk about recovery efforts after high winds ripped through the state on Wednesday.
DTE President Gerardo Norcia addresses the media as Michigan Governor Rick Snyder holds a news conference Thursday, March 9, 2017 in Lansing, to talk about recovery efforts after high winds ripped through the state on Wednesday.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
The steeple on the Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit is seen the day after it was bent during high winds on March 8.
The steeple on the Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit is seen the day after it was bent during high winds on March 8.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
The top of the steeple on the Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit is seen the day after it was bent by high winds on March 8.
The top of the steeple on the Fort Street Presbyterian Church in Detroit is seen the day after it was bent by high winds on March 8.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
DTE linesmen work on damaged power lines at Beaverland and Hessel streets in Detroit Thursday afternoon.
DTE linesmen work on damaged power lines at Beaverland and Hessel streets in Detroit Thursday afternoon.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
A power transformer rests in a backyard below a snapped power pole and dangling wires on Archer Street in Detroit Thursday afternoon.
A power transformer rests in a backyard below a snapped power pole and dangling wires on Archer Street in Detroit Thursday afternoon.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
DTE tree trimmers work along Trojan Street on Thursday March 9, 2017. Branches downed by high winds snapped a power pole in Detroit, causing massive power outages.
DTE tree trimmers work along Trojan Street on Thursday March 9, 2017. Branches downed by high winds snapped a power pole in Detroit, causing massive power outages.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Eastbound traffic is backed up due to power outages on Vernier at the Harper Avenue bridge over I-94 Thursday afternoon in Harper Woods.
Eastbound traffic is backed up due to power outages on Vernier at the Harper Avenue bridge over I-94 Thursday afternoon in Harper Woods.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Macomb County Department of Roads employees Adriano Bugamelli, left, and Matthew Danis fill up the gas tank on this portable generator that runs the electrical box to power the traffic lights at 23 Mile and North Avenue in Macomb Twp., Thursday morning, March 9, 2017. More than 900,000 residents were without electricity after Wednesday’s wind storms.
Macomb County Department of Roads employees Adriano Bugamelli, left, and Matthew Danis fill up the gas tank on this portable generator that runs the electrical box to power the traffic lights at 23 Mile and North Avenue in Macomb Twp., Thursday morning, March 9, 2017. More than 900,000 residents were without electricity after Wednesday’s wind storms.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Workers begin shoring up the brick front of St Paul's Episcopal Church across the street from the Capitol in Lansing on Thursday after it was severely damaged by the windstorm. The wall moved as much as five inches, producing cracks that run all the way to the peak.
Workers begin shoring up the brick front of St Paul's Episcopal Church across the street from the Capitol in Lansing on Thursday after it was severely damaged by the windstorm. The wall moved as much as five inches, producing cracks that run all the way to the peak.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
Steel plates and legs will be attached to the walls to hold it in place while engineers decide the next step.
Steel plates and legs will be attached to the walls to hold it in place while engineers decide the next step.
Dale G. Young, The Detroit News
DTE crews work on Woodward near W. Hollywood Avenue in Detroit Thursday.
DTE crews work on Woodward near W. Hollywood Avenue in Detroit Thursday.
Daniel Mears, The Detroit News
A downed utility pole lies in a tangle of wires in Redford Township Thursday.
A downed utility pole lies in a tangle of wires in Redford Township Thursday.
Mark Houston, DTE Energy
A VW GTI Fahrenheit owned by Lincoln Russell was smashed by a fallen tree in the Woodbridge neighborhood of Detroit, March 8, 2017. Winds topping 60 mph caused damage and widespread power outages across Michigan.
A VW GTI Fahrenheit owned by Lincoln Russell was smashed by a fallen tree in the Woodbridge neighborhood of Detroit, March 8, 2017. Winds topping 60 mph caused damage and widespread power outages across Michigan.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
DTE crews Wednesday were working 16-hour shifts to restore power, but given high winds, crew safety was a concern for the energy company.
DTE crews Wednesday were working 16-hour shifts to restore power, but given high winds, crew safety was a concern for the energy company.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A massive tree trunk lies on top of the Volkswagen.
A massive tree trunk lies on top of the Volkswagen.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Blown over by the wind, a tree takes some new pavement with it as it topples onto a house on Cherrylawn in Detroit.
Blown over by the wind, a tree takes some new pavement with it as it topples onto a house on Cherrylawn in Detroit.
Robin Buckson , The Detroit News
Felled by high wings, a tree smashed into a home on Neff in Detroit.
Felled by high wings, a tree smashed into a home on Neff in Detroit.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Kids walk past a tree that fell onto this house on Cherrylawn in Detroit.
Kids walk past a tree that fell onto this house on Cherrylawn in Detroit.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
A tree fell onto this house on Cherrylawn, trapping a car in the driveway.
A tree fell onto this house on Cherrylawn, trapping a car in the driveway.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Pierre Douglas surveys the damage to the home he rents on Neff in Detroit.
Pierre Douglas surveys the damage to the home he rents on Neff in Detroit.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
Levi Greenberg, 14, of Oak Park battles the wind as he walks westbound on 10 Mile near Greenfield Wednesday afternoon.
Levi Greenberg, 14, of Oak Park battles the wind as he walks westbound on 10 Mile near Greenfield Wednesday afternoon.
Clarence Tabb Jr, The Detroit News
High winds downed this 60-foot evergreen tree outside Berkley High School Wednesday. Terry Zuzibdkak, who works for the school district's maintenance department, inspects the tree after he cut it into pieces.
High winds downed this 60-foot evergreen tree outside Berkley High School Wednesday. Terry Zuzibdkak, who works for the school district's maintenance department, inspects the tree after he cut it into pieces.
Jennifer Chambers, The Detroit News
A Novi firefighter works on a brush fire at the Michigan State University Tollgate Education Center near 12 Mile and Meadowbrook Wednesday.
A Novi firefighter works on a brush fire at the Michigan State University Tollgate Education Center near 12 Mile and Meadowbrook Wednesday.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A Detroit Fire Department investigator stands on the second floor as he and others work to determine the cause of a deadly apartment complex fire at Whittier and Beaconsfield on Detroit’s east side. Five people died and four were injured after winds fueled the flames.
A Detroit Fire Department investigator stands on the second floor as he and others work to determine the cause of a deadly apartment complex fire at Whittier and Beaconsfield on Detroit’s east side. Five people died and four were injured after winds fueled the flames.
Todd McInturf, The Detroit News
Detroit fire department and ATF members work at the scene of a fatal fire on Whittier in Detroit.
Detroit fire department and ATF members work at the scene of a fatal fire on Whittier in Detroit.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Brush fire caught fire near St. Aubin and Forest in Detroit on March 8, 2017. Detroit firefighters were on the scene.
Brush fire caught fire near St. Aubin and Forest in Detroit on March 8, 2017. Detroit firefighters were on the scene.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
This is smoke from a brush fire near St. Aubin and Forest in Detroit on March 8, 2017.
This is smoke from a brush fire near St. Aubin and Forest in Detroit on March 8, 2017.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Vehicles drive through the smoke on Forest.
Vehicles drive through the smoke on Forest.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Detroit firefighters battle a brush fire near St. Aubin and Forest in Detroit.
Detroit firefighters battle a brush fire near St. Aubin and Forest in Detroit.
Robin Buckson, The Detroit News
Winds uprooted a tree along 11 Mile near Orchard Lake in Farmington Hills.
Winds uprooted a tree along 11 Mile near Orchard Lake in Farmington Hills.
Max Ortiz, The Detroit News
Garbage cans topple over into a ditch due to high winds on Drake near Anne in Farmington Hills.
Garbage cans topple over into a ditch due to high winds on Drake near Anne in Farmington Hills.
David Guralnick, The Detroit News
A Bay City Light, Electric & Power employee talks with a resident on King in Bay City after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto a power line, snapping the line and the pole.
A Bay City Light, Electric & Power employee talks with a resident on King in Bay City after strong winds caused a tree to fall onto a power line, snapping the line and the pole.
Tori Schneider, Bay City Times / AP
A Bay City Electric, Light & Power worker disconnects a transformer attached to a fallen light pole that damaged Apostolic Life Church Wednesday on North Madison in Bay City.
A Bay City Electric, Light & Power worker disconnects a transformer attached to a fallen light pole that damaged Apostolic Life Church Wednesday on North Madison in Bay City.
Tori Schneider, Bay City Times / AP
Firefighters respond to a gas leak after a tree fell on a house in Jackson.
Firefighters respond to a gas leak after a tree fell on a house in Jackson.
J. Scott Park, Jackson Citizen Patriot / AP
Firefighters respond to a gas leak after a tree fell on a house in Jackson.
Firefighters respond to a gas leak after a tree fell on a house in Jackson.
J. Scott Park, Jackson Citizen Patriot / AP
A large tree blocks Seymour Road in Jackson on Wednesday.
A large tree blocks Seymour Road in Jackson on Wednesday.
J. Scott Park, Jackson Citizen Patriot / AP
A tree and a snapped power pole closed Spring Arbor Road Wednesday in Jackson.
A tree and a snapped power pole closed Spring Arbor Road Wednesday in Jackson.
J. Scott Park, Jackson Citizen Patriot, AP
In Saginaw, firefighters cordon off the area where a tree nearly fell on a school bus.
In Saginaw, firefighters cordon off the area where a tree nearly fell on a school bus.
Jeff Schrier, /The Saginaw News / AP
A tree tumbled in front of home in Saginaw after high winds.
A tree tumbled in front of home in Saginaw after high winds.
Jeff Schrier, The Saginaw News / AP
A tree uprooted and fell onto a house in Saginaw.
A tree uprooted and fell onto a house in Saginaw.
Jeff Schrier, The Saginaw News / AP
Siding dangles from the St. Laurent Brothers building along N. Water Street in Bay City after high winds.
Siding dangles from the St. Laurent Brothers building along N. Water Street in Bay City after high winds.
Tori Schneider, AP
Waves crash into the St. Joseph Lighthouses Wednesday in St. Joseph.
Waves crash into the St. Joseph Lighthouses Wednesday in St. Joseph.
Don Campbell, The Herald-Palladium / AP