The Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division are sharing their top tips to stay safe in this extreme cold.

"As we saw last winter, these arctic blasts can create hazardous situations," said Capt. Chris A. Kelenske, Deputy State Director of Emergency Management and Homeland Security and commander of the MSP/EMHSD. "Citizens are encouraged to monitor local weather reports and follow the appropriate steps to stay safe during these extremely cold and potentially life-threatening temperatures."

Exposure to these subzero temperatures could potentially cause frostbite and hypothermia, as well as create hazardous driving conditions.

To stay safe during cold weather:

The community is welcome to donate blood for those in need on Monday, November 10 from 12:00am to 7:00pm!

Any healthy person 17 or older, weighing 110 pounds or more, may be eligible to give blood at the Lowell Community Donor Center / King Memorial Center at the Kent County Fairgrounds located at 225 S.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—Dozens of nonprofit organizations that are close to the hearts of Consumers Energy employees are getting a financial boost.

The Consumers Energy Foundation recently awarded 78 grants worth $38,350 to organizations in Michigan where Consumers employees and retirees volunteer.  Last year, nonprofits in the state received more than $8 million from Consumers Energy and its employees, retirees, foundation and parent company, CMS Energy.  

The 2014 second quarter grant recipients include:

Allegan County

• $450 to Fennville Public Schools Youth Baseball (Loren Barnes)
• $550 to Fennville Public Schools Youth Football (Loren Barnes)

Ionia County

• $550 to Portland Public Schools Wrestling Club (Chad Miller)

Kalamazoo County