Tuesday, January 22 2013 7:06 PM EST2013-01-23 00:06:23 GMT
When temperatures get dangerously low, the Neighborhood Service Organization goes to work to help Detroit's homeless, which includes offering survival gear to those who refuse to come in from the cold.
When temperatures get dangerously low, the Neighborhood Service Organization goes to work to help Detroit's homeless, which includes offering survival gear to those who refuse to come in from the cold.
By Maurielle Lue Fox 2 News
DETROIT (WJBK) -- Most people can't work if the can't feel their face, hands and feet. Shortness of breath and intense body aches usually warrants a sick call. But it's part of the job for thousands of metro Detroiters who make a living outside no matter how low the temps go.
"It's hard to breathe. My ears are freezing," says James Walsh. "Fingers are getting numb and toes."
"It's really cold," says Naz Huda with Old Time Parking. "I've got about three, four jackets on."
In Campus Maritus there is work to be done. The holidays are over and the Christmas tree is coming down, but it's a real tree so workers are cutting it down one branch at a time.
"Start from the bottom and work our way up, and then once we get all the branches off... our climbing expert... he's been lowering the big sections, cutting them and lowering them," a worker says.
Tuesday morning was the coldest in Detroit in about two years. Sub zero temps just barely hit double digits in the afternoon. The chill not good for your body or your car.
Wetmore Tire is in full drive when the temps drop.
"We've had two cars towed in this morning already with dead batteries. So if they would've had them checked earlier, it would've been much better for them," says Christopher Lynch.
Caring for your car year round is the best way to prevent a break down in a deep freeze. When it's this cold, waiting until the last minute could cost you.
"Batteries, especially in wintertime and [during] hot [times], can be a problem. They need to be periodically checked and load tested, make sure all the connections are clean, so there's no problem in starting your car, especially when it's cold because the cold weather just zaps the power out of a battery," Lynch explains.
In most states, batteries in a car last five to six years. In Michigan, the average life of a battery is only four years because of extremely cold days.
You will also want to remember to check your car's tire pressure.
Tuesday, March 12 2013 4:33 PM EDT2013-03-12 20:33:13 GMT
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
The 75-year-old grandmother charged with open murder in the shooting death of her own grandson could take the stand any day in her own defense, but Tuesday belonged to the prosecution.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:08:52 GMT
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
It's National Boating Safety Week - a good time to learn about new boating safety regulations. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham talked with Fox 2 about what boaters need to know.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:39 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:39:46 GMT
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Army Specialist Jenna Beno bravely fought for our country. Sadly, she died after an attack in Iraq. Thursday, the young soldier was honored during an emotional ceremony in Clarkston.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 00:53:47 GMT
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Anna Bailey was walking back from the gas station Thursday morning when she found 16-year-old Emonte Davis lying in the middle of the sidewalk on Sharon Street. He had been shot in the chest, and she tried to help.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 23:38:56 GMT
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
Kwame Kilpatrick, now a convicted felon, officially fired his longtime attorney Jim Thomas on Thursday. It's a move that will delay the former mayor's sentencing.
