Sirens tore through Michigan Monday night, warning of strong thunderstorms and a few tornadoes. As you woke up, groggy at 1:30 a.m., what did you make sure you had before seeking shelter?
We asked a few people what their top three items to save would be.
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-Paula Friedrich, Michigan Radio Newsroom