Detroit, MI
How do Metro Detroit kids & parents feel about school lunches?
WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan is all set to put another $40 million to help continue funding free school meals for all public school students regardless of income.
So, to understand how the community feels about it, I went and spoke to parents in both Oakland and Wayne counties.
The first question I asked was: how often they use the program?
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“We are about 50-50 utilizing it,” said Markeesha. “Our kids are not really found of what the school offers as far as lunches. They don’t really utilize breakfast because they typically eat a good breakfast at home. But as far as lunches they say they are really mediocre.”
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“Some days more than others, based on the offerings,” said Justin. “We want to make sure there is always the option for them to have additional food if there is anything they want to buy.”
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“If there is a meal the kids like, then they get to choose that. Usually, we tell them two meals a week; the rest are kind of from home,” said Jon. “I think it is probably good for some of the students or residents that maybe need that assistance; I don’t know if it’s for everybody…my concern mostly is the nutritional value of it.”
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“I think kids should be able to go to school and not worry about food,” said Meggan.
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“On average, for the school year, $50, and without school lunch, it has probably been $250,” said Jessica. “And fortunately, we can afford that there are parents out there that cannot.”
When asked what kids usually get with their school lunch, the meals usually consist chicken sandwiches, a vegetable and milk.
“It’s usually a main item, an entree, a hamburger, pizza, or something like that, then there is a veggie and a fruit option and a drink,” Jon said.
What about dietary restrictions or religious needs, is that a concern?
“Well, generally, the schools consider that when they prepare meals,” Meggan said. “My kids are vegetarians, and pretty much now, camps and programs that serve food have vegetarian options.”
If there is any kind of food you would like to see added on to the menu, what would that be?
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“Turkey sandwich,” said Max.
Would you like every school district to have a unified menu?
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“That sounds great to me,” said Kevin. “Like let’s say a more affluent city, they have better food options vs those in a lesser situation, so a unified menu would level the food Plainfield.”
“That would be nice,” Markeesha said.
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High Wind Warning Today
Winds could gust up to 60mph today. Snow squalls could reduce visibility and wind chills could be as low as the teens this afternoon. Meteorologist Lori Pinson has your forecast.
(FOX 2) – With a High Wind Warning and high wind gusts expected to hit Southeast Michigan on Monday, utilities are preparing for a busy afternoon with possible outages.
DTE says it has response teams in place to deal with a loss of power to homes around the region.
DTE: Weather may cause power outages
According to DTE, approximately 6,200 homes were without power to start things out this week.
That number could rise as the wind picks up throughout the day. Gusts up to 60 mph are expected to blow through in the late morning and early afternoon.
“Our Storm Response Teams are ready to restore power as quickly and safely as possible,” read a note from DTE on their website.
The company will also be providing an update on their prepared response at 9 a.m.
Tap here to see the DTE outage map.
Dig deeper:
If someone does come across a downed power line, they should avoid the spot.
DTE recommends staying at least 25 feet away from the downed lines, and assume they are live and dangerous. If anyone sees downed power lines, they’re asked to report it here.
If there is an emergency, such as a fire or you see a power line on an unoccupied car, first call 911 then call the power company. DTE Energy can be reached at 800-477-4747. Consumers Energy can be reached at 800-477-5050.
More: How to apply for reimbursement from DTE, Consumers Energy
If you are inside your vehicle and a wire falls on it, DTE says to stay in your vehicle and call 911.
However, if you must get out of the vehicle, DTE advises removing loose clothing, and getting out without touching the frame. Jump with your feet together to avoid touching the vehicle and ground at the same time. Do not remove your feet until you are at least 20 feet away from the vehicle.
46k Outages Elsewhere
The recent blast of active weather over the weekend has already knocked out power for a big chunk of the state further to the north.
Approximately 46,000 households remain without power, according to Consumers Energy.
The bulk of those outages are north of Mount Pleasant, near Claire off of Highway 127.
See the outage map here.
According to Consumers Energy, they have 500 crews responding to the outages and hope to have power restored by 10 p.m.
High Wind Warning
Michigan will be under a high wind warning for the majority of Monday.
The National Weather Service issued the order from 4 a.m. until 9 p.m. The winds will shift from Southwest to Northwest at 25 to 35 mph. Occasional gusts between 45 and 55 mph are expected with a speeds climbing to 60 mph.
That means downed wires and tree branches are not out of the question.
Incoming snow could also worsen visibility on the road.
The Source: Data from DTE and Consumers Energy, as well as forecast information from the National Weather Service were cited for this story.
Detroit Metro Airport is facing over 200 flight delays and cancellations, and flooding is being reported in Southeast Michigan as a winter storm moves through the Midwest on Sunday.
As of 7:45 p.m., 17 flights that were scheduled to depart the Romulus-based airport on Sunday have been canceled, according to FlightAware, and 131 have been delayed.
Twenty flights scheduled to arrive at DTW Airport have been canceled and 118 have been delayed as of 7:45 p.m., FlightAware said.
Across the country, More than 3,000 flights were canceled or delayed by Sunday afternoon.
The disruptions come less than two days after a winter storm with ice and snow that strained the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, and during what was expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the holiday season.
Flooding in Southeast Michigan
Northville Road between Five Mile and Six Mile roads in Northville Township was flooded on Sunday afternoon, according to public safety officials who asked that people avoid the area.
Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township says it will be closed on Sunday night due to “extensive flooding” in the area. According to event organizers, anyone who had a ticket can email organizers for a refund or to transfer it to Jan. 3.
Rounds of prolonged heavier rainfall are expected through the afternoon and evening hours, generally along or south of Interstate 69. Thunderstorms are possible on Sunday evening.
Temperatures will drop significantly overnight and flash freezing is possible.
Snow squalls and brief, intense snow showers are expected through the day on Monday, along with brief whiteout conditions.
This is a developing story. Stay with CBS News Detroit to learn more.
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