Detroiters survey storm damage after possible tornado hits

Detroiters and city leaders were surveying damage from storms that pummeled southeast Michigan for a second day on Thursday, Sept. 3, leaving damage that ranged from downed trees to a possible tornado that hit the east side. Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield said officials haven't been able to "fully confirm" if a tornado touched down in the city. "Detroit, we experienced some incredibly severe weather this afternoon and I pray that everyone got through it safely," she said in a statement Thursday. She toured the east side, where a possible tornado caused significant damage between East Vernor and East Jefferson, and Mt. Elliott and East Grand Boulevard. "What I saw were a lot of severely damaged buildings and homes, down trees and powerlines," she said. "Fortunately, we have had no reports of any serious injuries at this time from that area." She said the city has launched a "multi-departmental response" to keep residents safe and begin cleaning up.

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