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Posted On: March 31, 2025 by Hart Medical Equipment in: Emergency Emergency Preparedness Michigan

April 1, 2025 - 11:35 am

As recovery efforts continue across Northern Michigan following the recent ice storm, Hart Medical Equipment remains committed to serving our patients with critical needs. While power outages persist at all of our Northern Michigan locations, we are actively working to ensure access to essential oxygen supplies. Hart's retail operations remain closed at all Northern Michigan locations. We are still unable to deliver to the Upper Peninsula due to the Mackinac Bridge closure.

Gaylord – Now Open - Oxygen Cylinder Hub Only

Gaylord’s city limits, including I-75, have reopened, allowing us to provide limited services. The Gaylord location will be now open as a hub for oxygen tank exchanges and supplies only. Please note: Patients can exchange up to eight (8) cylinders.

Cheboygan – Limited Opening April 1 - Oxygen Cylinder Hub Only

The Cheboygan location will be open today (April 1) from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. as a hub for oxygen tank exchanges and supplies only. Please note: The power is still out—the showroom will be dark, but a staff member will be on-site to assist. Patients can exchange up to eight (8) cylinders.

March 31, 2025 - 9:58 am

Due to continued hazardous conditions from the ice storm, our Cheboygan, Gaylord, and Petoskey showrooms will remain closed on Tuesday, April 1. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as conditions improve.

March 30, 2025 - 7:00 pm

Hart Medical Equipment will be temporarily closing our Cheboygan, Gaylord, and Petoskey showrooms on Monday, March 31, due to the ongoing severe weather conditions in Northern Lower Michigan. This decision was made out of an abundance of caution for the safety of our patients, staff, and community, as widespread power outages and hazardous road conditions continue to impact the region.

A significant ice storm swept through northern Michigan over the weekend, downing trees and power lines and leaving thousands without electricity. Many roads in the area are currently impassable, with large trees and utility lines obstructing travel routes.

In response to the storm, Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) at noon on Sunday, March 30. The SEOC, located in Lansing and overseen by the Michigan State Police Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD), is actively monitoring the situation and coordinating with local officials and private sector partners to ensure a swift and effective emergency response.

Local authorities are advising residents to avoid travel if possible. If you have urgent equipment needs or questions, please contact our Customer Service team at 888-606-8778, and we will do our best to assist you.

We will continue to monitor updates from emergency management officials and plan to reopen our showrooms as soon as it is safe to do so.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay safe.

Additional Resources:

Governor Whitmer Activates the State Emergency Operations Center Due to Damaging Ice Storms in Norther Lower Michigan

Northern Michigan ice storm prompts opening of multiple warming shelters across counties

Mackinac Bridge Current Conditions

Warming Shelter Resources for Northern Michigan Residents

As severe weather continues to impact Northern Michigan, many residents remain without power. For patients and community members in need of a safe, warm place to go, several shelters have been established throughout the region.

If you are in Emmet County and need transportation to a shelter, please call the Emmet County Sheriff’s Office at 231-348-1782. They are providing assistance with transport to available warming shelters.

If you are planning to go to a warming station, we urge patients to bring necessary accommodations with them, including: medications, oxygen equipment, chargers or battery backups, extra clothing and blankets, and other similar items.

Once road conditions improve and it is safe for our staff to travel, we will begin triaging and prioritizing deliveries to ensure that patients receive the equipment and supplies they need as quickly as possible. Please watch this post for more information as we work through logistics.

Available Warming Shelters:

Emmet County:

Pellston Regional Airport
1395 US-31, Pellston, MI 49769
Harbor Springs Shay Elementary School
175 E. Lake St, Harbor Springs, MI 49740
Odawa Casino Ovation Hall
1760 Lears Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
Resort Township Hall
2232 Resort Pike Rd, Petoskey, MI 49770
Petoskey City Hall
101 E. Lake St, Petoskey, MI 49770