Milford Township Senior Center officials say the building is closed Friday, Dec. 26, because of the incoming icy weather.
The National Weather Service issued a winter-weather advisory in effect through 4 p.m. Friday.
NWS meteorologists predict freezing rain will leave between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch of ice behind, making roads and other surface conditions dangerous for travelers. More ice could accumulate along the M-59 and I-69 corridors.
The weight of the accumulated ice has caused more than 14,520 power outages by 4:30 p.m., according to DTE Energy’s outage map, and damaged countless trees.
The Oakland County Road Commission called in salt-truck crews at 3 a.m. and urged drivers to exercise more caution on the roads. The commission also used social media to remind drivers the law requires a 200-foot distance behind salt trucks for safety’s sake.
The NWS encouraged people to avoid going out until well after 4 p.m. and offered these safety tips:
• Drive at slower speeds to allow for more reaction times in the event of a crash.
• People going outside should be careful with the first few steps on stairs, sidewalks and driveways where ice may be invisible.
• Because isolated to scattered power outages are possible, drivers should use caution at traffic lights.
• People at home are encouraged to charge batteries for their essential devices.