AP File Photo Gretchen Whitmer

MICHIGAN — Governor Gretchen Whitmer activated the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) on Sunday due to the threat of significant weather impacts across Michigan.

“This morning, I am activating our State Emergency Operations Center to ensure coordination efforts are in place ahead of potential weather-related impacts across much of the state in the next 24 to 36 hours,” Whitmer said in the release. “This action ensures the state can monitor and respond should any local communities need resources or support. Together we will work to keep all Michiganders warm and safe.”

High winds and power outages were expected across much of the state as warming temperatures across Lower Michigan brought a risk of thunderstorms and tornadoes, according to the release. Ice accumulation was also a concern across northern Lower Michigan, and the Upper Peninsula expected record-breaking snowfall.

The SEOC was activated at 10 a.m., according to the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division (MSP/EMHSD). SEOC personnel were monitoring the situation and working with state and local officials, as well as private sector partners, to ensure any resource needs were met.

According to the release, the MSP/EMHSD district coordinators were engaged with local emergency management officials.

“The SEOC is ready to fulfill any resource requests that may arise,” the release stated.

The SEOC is the emergency operations center for the State of Michigan located in Dimondale and is overseen by MSP/EMHSD, according to the release. The SEOC assists local governments and state agencies with coordinating response and recovery efforts.