Good morning, Southfield.

A nonprofit from Dearborn launched Youssif’s Guiding Hands on Jan.

24 to provide free GPS tracking devices for vulnerable residents in Wayne County. The program offers options for Apple, Android, and universal users (with a subscription fee for one choice) to quickly alert caregivers for individuals with special needs.

Michigan Humane President Matt Pepper advised local pet owners to bring animals indoors and limit brief outdoor exposure as a polar vortex drives temperatures into the single digits today (extra food is recommended to help pets stay warm).

Southfield drivers facing freezing temperatures today learn that modern cars do not need warming up before driving, according to Firestone Complete Auto Care.

Older models and EVs may benefit from a few minutes of preconditioning via manufacturer apps to improve fuel efficiency and avoid engine damage.

Southfield drivers are advised not to pour hot water on icy windshields because experts warn the sudden temperature change can crack the glass & lead to costly repairs; instead, they should use deicing solutions, let the car warm up, or cover the windshield to prevent ice build-up.