United Way of St. Clair County (UWSCC) has a new opportunity for the public to invest in our local community.  UWSCC is running a FLASH Campaign today, Tuesday, January 29^th, for 24 hours ONLY!  Simply process a contribution by clicking on the DONATE button on their website, www.uwstclair.org, between 12:00am and 11:59pm.   This year’s giving theme is Today Is The Day.  According to Campaign Chair Dan Damman, the community stands united as partners to invest in our community and pay it forward!  The compassion in St. Clair County he says, is astounding.  This is the community’s last week to build a bridge from the $45,000 deficit to UWSCC’s goal of $1,262,000, as the campaign comes to a close.

The Campaign dollars raised will be helping our neighbors through:

* Teaching Youth Life Skills

* Reducing the Need for Emergency Services

* Helping Adults through Education or Training

* Improving Quality of Life through Health & Advocacy

Authorities say these essential services will be affected if the goal falls short. With your help, it can be done, and they are asking for your donation today.   www.uwstclair.org

A local Christian radio station will be moving from its long-time location of Ross Bible Church in Port Huron Township into a vacant storefront in downtown Port Huron.  Station Manager Brian Smith said the move for 90.7 Hope FM and Power 88.3, has been on their minds for some time, and they have found their new home at 908 Military Street.  The purchase is expected to be complete this week.  Smith told WGRT that over the years the radio stations have been involved in the local community through concerts, events and bringing business downtown, and they feel having a physical presence in the community they serve, will be beneficial for all.  The new location between Cedar Hill Graphics and the Exquisite Corpse Coffee House.was revealed on Friday of last week at an event during which, Smith, along with State Representative Shane Hernandez, who serves on the project’s advisory team and also works at the local firm SyDesign unveiled drawings that included the station’s studios in front of the main window, with office space on the second floor.  “There’s already great media downtown, and this will be another major media in the area” according to Smith.  He said they would like to move in this summer.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory  with extreme cold temperatures warning for St Clair County which remains in effect until Thursday, January 31, 2019.   Occasional lake effect snow squalls could develop tonight. The most intense squalls will cause extremely dangerous travel conditions.  Light to moderate snow accumulation is possible tonight mainly between the I-96 and I-69 corridors.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN…Wednesday through Monday – A wind chill warning is in effect. See the forecast for detail. Light snow accumulation will be possible Wednesday morning between between the M-59 and I-69 corridor as any lake effect snow tapers off.

The St. Clair County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management is reminding residents to be cautious in these conditions.   There are some warming stations available for the public as follows:

Kimball Twp Fire Station # 1

1970 Allen Rd

Kimball, Mi 48074

Hours of Operation: 8 am until Midnight (all week)

 

Fort Gratiot Twp Hall

3720 Keewahdin

Fort Gratiot, MI 48059

Hours of Operation: Monday 8:00 am until 4:30 pm

Tuesday  – Friday 8 am to 9 pm

Marysville Library  – County offices are now closed due to winter storm

1175 Delaware Ave

Marysville MI 48040

Hours of Operation:  Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 8 pm

Friday –  9 am to 5 pm

 

Capac Library  -. County offices are now closed due to winter storm

111 North Main

Capac, MI 48014

Hours of Operations: Monday and Thursday noon to 8 pm

Tuesday and Wednesday 9 am to 5 pm

Conrad Community Center

585 N Main St

Capac, MI 48014

Hours of Operations: TBD

 

The Center of Port Huron

723 Court St.

Port Huron, MI 48060

Hours of Operations: 24 hours until 9 am Thursday morning

Palmer Park

2829 Armour St

Port Huron, MI 48060

Hours of Operations: TBD

Gratiot Village Community Center

1509 Riverview St

Port Huron, Mi 48060

Hours of Operations: TBD

 

Huron Village Community Center

2614 Nern St

Port Huron, MI 48060

Hours of Operations: TBD

During these times you can go to the Birchwood mall to stay warm.  This is a good warming center.  If you detect symptoms of frostbite, which is the freezing of the skin and body tissue beneath the skin, in either yourself or another person, seek medical care IMMEDIATELY. Additionally, hypothermia occurs when one’s body temperature drops to dangerously low levels, so, before addressing symptoms of frostbite, first determine whether you or someone else is showing signs of hypothermia.

UNDERSTANDING WIND CHILL As the wind increases, your body is cooled at a faster rate, causing the skin temperature to drop. This is why it sometimes “feels” colder than the actual temperature. Wind chill is the temperature it “feels like” when you are outside. The NWS provides a Wind Chill Chart to show the difference between air temperature, and the perceived temperature, and the amount of time until frostbite occurs.

SIGNS OF HYPOTHERMIA

• Uncontrollable shivering
• Memory loss, disorientation
• Incoherence, slurred speech
• Drowsiness
• Apparent exhaustion

Loss of feeling and white or pale appearance in extremities, such as fingers, toes, earlobes, face , and the tip of the nose.

WHAT TO DO If you detect symptoms of frostbite: Cover exposed skin, but do not rub the affected area in an attempt to warm it up. Frostbite results in the formation of ice crystals in the tissue, and rubbing could damage the tissue. Seek medical help immediately. For more information, visit the CDC’s page on frostbite and hypothermia. If you detect symptoms of hypothermia:

• Get the victim to a warm location.
• Remove wet clothing.
• Warm the center of the body first by wrapping the person in blankets or putting on dry clothing.
• Give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the person is conscious.
• Take the person’s temperature. If it is below 95°, seek medical attention immediately.

WHAT TO WEAR

• If you must go outside, wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing rather than one layer of heavy clothing. The outer garments should be tightly woven and water-repellent.
• Wear mittens, which are warmer than gloves
• Cover all of your body. Wear a hat and a scarf, covering your mouth to protect your face and to help prevent loss of body heat.

Be sure to check on the elderly, your neighbors and pets.  If you are having an emergency and need immediate help please call 9-1-1.  For non-emergencies, please call 810.985.8115 or 2-1-1 for additional information.  Local Officials will continue to monitor the situation.

To protect their guests, volunteers and staff from the extreme cold, Mid City Nutrition Program will provide the following:

Monday, January 28, 2019: As scheduled, serving time 11 am-12 pm & 4-5 pm

Tuesday, January 29, 2019:11:00 am – As scheduled, 11am -12 pm & 4-5 pm

“To go” food bags will be available to cover Wednesday

Wednesday, January 30: CLOSED

The Center of Port Huron (7^th & Court) will be open from 9 am  Wednesday, 1/30 – 9 am Thursday,1/31, serving breakfast, dinner and providing shelter

Thursday, January 31: Resume regular schedule, serving time 11-12 am & 4-5 pm.