SEMI Power Outage Resource List - We the People Action Fund

We the People Michigan

Southeast Michigan Power Outage Resource List

Reporting an Outage

DTE customers can report outages and downed power lines and check the status of their outage online at outage.dteenergy.com, with the DTE Energy mobile app, or by calling 1-800-477-4747.

Preparing for an Outage

General & Mutual Aid

United Way for Southeastern Michigan can help answer questions and provide assistance. Their 2-1-1 helpline is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. If you have issues dialing 2-1-1, you can call 1-800-552-1183.
Mutual Aid Networks

Eastside Mutual Aid - dedicated to promoting a self-sufficient, educated, and empathetic community in Detroit.

Southwest Detroit Community Cares - mutual aid group created during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people with rent, utilities, and medical bills.

Hey Y’all Detroit - providing resources & tools needed to stimulate & influence residents of the disenfranchised communities of Detroit.
Mutual Aid Disaster Relief- accepting donations on behalf of Local Detroit mutual aid organizations.

Michigan Mutual Aid Coalition - group building dual power through mutual aid in Metro Detroit.

Red Cross - Call 1-800-RED-CROSS
Butzel Family Center - 7737 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI 48214
When the City of Oak Park's Warming Center opens, the Recreation Department staff will post information at the Community Center and on the City's website at http://www.OakParkMI.gov. Every effort will be made to also announce Warming Center operations via Community eBlast and on the city's Facebook and Twitter pages @CityofOakPark. For further information on the city's Warming Center, contact the Recreation Department at (248) 691-7555.
Detroit Rescue Mission - Christian nonprofit organization providing practical solutions to homelessness, hunger, & joblessness.

Pope Francis Center - provides meals, supportive services, crisis response, and housing assistance to Detroit community members in need, especially those experiencing homelessness.
Cass Community Social Services - Detroit-based agency works across the city in areas of concentrated poverty providing programs for food, health, housing and jobs.
Farewell Recreation Center
Hamtramck Senior Plaza Lobby

Food

Besides calling 2-1-1, you can also check PantryNet.org for emergency food providers near you.
Dearborn Heights Community Pantry: 23469 Annapolis St, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Detroit Community Fridge locations:

Water

We the People of Detroit hotline - 1-844-42WATER (429-2837). This is currently a voicemail-based service. Please leave a message with your name and phone number.
Pickup water from the locations listed below:

Brightmoor Community Connection - Pantry Connection Pantry, 22020 Fenkell Ave, Detroit, MI 48223
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church - 1950 Trumbull Ave, Detroit, MI 48326

Medical Care

The FernCare Free Clinic is a non-profit, self-funded, free clinic that provides no-cost medical care to the medically uninsured.

Charging Centers

We The People Michigan’s office is located in Southwest Detroit and open to the public from 9 AM - 5 PM. Direct message @wethepeople_mi on Facebook or Instagram for the exact address.

Last updated: February 2023