Some of my TV channels come from Detroit... and I must admit I had to look up some of the county names to see where they were... what those winds can do is beyond my experience.

50 miles per hour winds work out to about 80+ kilometers per hour.

Hear on the west coast, we experience those winds too.. because we are aan ocean coast with mountains within a few miles to break some of the force.
The winds aren't as damaging as they can be to your area Alffe and Abbie. They certainly uproot trees, damage property and cut power/heat... but to have an emergency supply hasn't been high on my list - except perhaps for candles... matches and lighters. I think that might change...

I'm rambling...
and happy you're safe and sound with a husband who was prepared! WARM HUGS to you all!