For+Those+New+to+Michigan

//New to this area of Michigan? These resources might help!//

Driving in Michigan

Grocery Shopping

Useful Numbers


 * Cable
 * Driver's License & License Plates
 * Electricity
 * Entertainment
 * Hospitals & Clinics
 * Internet
 * Libraries
 * Post Offices
 * Telephone Service
 * Townships
 * Trash
 * Voter Registration
 * Water & Sewer

Weather

 =Driving in Michigan=

//Michiganders have some strange driving situations and traffic rules that can be very confusing to newcomers. Learning about these will keep the rest of Michigan from blaring its horns at you!//

**Deer**
Deer are prevalent in this area of Michigan, so be on the lookout for shining eyes near the side of the road—especially near dawn and at dusk (particularly between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.). Exercise extra vigilance in the fall. Deer travel together, so if you see one cross the road, it is likely that others are nearby. They are unpredictable, so slow down and be ready to stop. If you are surprised by a deer, do not swerve. Stay in your lane and brake firmly. For more information, visit //[|Watch Out Dear]// or //[|What Every Driver Must Know] (p. 110 of the PDF).// If you are moving into a new subdivision, particularly one near many natural areas, consider planting deer-resistant plants (deer //love// yews).

Left on a Red Light!?!
At many intersections, you will encounter a flashing red light marked with a sign that says //LEFT// in the protected left-hand turn lane//.// This light often blinks just before a steady green protected turn arrow appears. If you are in the left-hand turn lane, this red light is blinking, and there is time to turn before oncoming traffic arrives, you may turn!

The Michigan Left
When you come to an intersection with a "no left turn" sign, it is likely that somewhere nearby, you can do a "Michigan Left." This means that in order to turn left, you'll need to turn right instead, quickly merge to the far left lane, get into the turn bay, and then turn left when oncoming traffic has cleared. When these roads are one-way roads, you can turn left on a steady red light after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all oncoming traffic. Visit [|The Michigan Left] to see diagrams and read more information.

Roundabouts & Traffic Circles
There is a [|roundabout in Okemos] (at the intersection of Hamilton Road and Okemos Road--click on the link to see a photo), several traffic circles on the MSU campus, and additional roundabouts have been proposed throughout the state. When you enter a roundabout, yield to traffic on your left, but do not stop if the way is clear. Traffic on your right //should// yield to you! For more information, visit [|Roundabouts USA]

Street Signs
Finding your way around this area can sometimes be difficult, especially at night, because intersections are not well-marked and there are few streetlights at night. To navigate with more success, pay close attention when you see [|yellow cross road sign] or a [|side road sign]. They typically come immediately BEFORE a road or intersection and are usually labeled with the name of the upcoming road (which may not be labeled anywhere once you actually approach the road).

Traffic Rules
Click here to download a PDF of the [|Michigan Driver's Manual].

 =Grocery Shopping=

Kroger, L&L, Meijer (pronounced Meyer--a grocery store chain similar to Wal-Mart), & Wal-Mart are grocery store chains in the area. There are also local in East Lansing and the surrounding area.

 =Useful Numbers=

//This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. You may wish to consult a telephone book for additional alternatives.//



Comcast
1070 Trowbridge Rd. East Lansing, MI 888-266-2278 http://www.comcast.net/home.html

Millennium Digital Media
2512 Lansing Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 800-444-6997 http://mdm.net/web/michigan/

OSP Dish
301 M.A.C. East Lansing, MI 517-351-1660 [|http://www.ospdish.com]

SBC Dish Network (You can get BYU TV and General Conference on this)
866-722-7500 http://www.sbc.com/sbcdishnetwork



State of Michigan Secretary of State, East Lansing
400 Albert East Lansing, MI 517-322-1460 Cash or check only (No credit cards) http://www.michigan.gov/sos/ Driver & Vehicle Information – 517-322-1460



Consumer's Energy (Electric & Gas)
530 W. Willow Lansing, MI 800-477-5050 http://www.consumersenergy.com/welcome.htm

Detroit Edison (Williamston Electricity)
101 S. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 800-477-4747 http://my.dteenergy.com/main/index.do



Community Health Centers: **Michigan Primary Care Association**
2525 Jolly Road, Suite 280 Okemos, MI 48864 517-381-8000 [|http://www.mpca.net]

Ingham Regional Medical Center
401 W. Greenlawn Lansing, MI 48910 517-334-2121 http://www.irmc.org/

Mid Michigan Urgent Care Center
5525 S Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Lansing, MI 48911 517-394-3175 http://www.midmichigan.org/

Redi Care-Haslett
Haslett Village Square Haslett, MI 48840 517-339-2100 [|http://haslett.mi.mypages.com/criticalcare/redi-care-haslett~41de5cbcd2986.html]

Sparrow Hospital
1210 W Saginaw St. Lansing, MI 48915 517-364-6800 [|http://www.sparrow.org]

//Sparrow Family Medical Services// After Hours Center 2900 Hannah Blvd., Suite 114B East Lansing, MI 517-364-8110

Tri-County Office on Aging
(One-stop shop for Senior issues) 5303 South Cedar Street Lansing, MI 48911-3800 517-887-1440 or 800-405-9141 http://www.tcoa.org/index.html



ARQ
934 Clark Lansing, MI 517-333-1760 http://www.arq.net/

Comcast
1070 Trowbridge Rd. East Lansing, MI 888-266-2278 http://www.comcast.net/home.html

Communication Consultants Inc.
3238 W. St. Joseph Lansing, MI 517-372-5300 [|http://dsl.4cci.com]

Earthlink
800-511-2041 http://www.earthlink.net/

KMC Telecom/Lansing
517-492-1000 http://www.kmctelecom.com/advcomm/cities/index.cfm?fuseaction=citydetail&cityid=41

Millennium Digital Media
2512 Lansing Rd. Charlotte, MI 48813 800-444-6997 http://mdm.net/web/michigan/

SBC Yahoo
866-SBC-YAHOO http://www.sbc.com/sbcyahoo

TDS Metrocom
877-546-9648 [|http://www.tdsmetro.com]



East Lansing Public Library
950 Abbott Rd. East Lansing 517-351-2420 [|http://www.cityofeastlansing.com]

Foster Library
200 N. Foster Ave. Lansing, MI 517-485-5185 http://www.cadl.org/hours_locations/FO.htm

Haslett Library
5670 School St. Haslett, MI 48840 517-339-2324 http://www.cadl.org/hours_locations/HA.htm

Hope Borbas Okemos Library
4321 Okemos Rd. Okemos, MI 517-347-2021 http://www.cadl.org/hours_locations/OK.htm

Williamston Library
175 E. Grand River Williamston, MI 48895 517-655-1191 http://www.cadl.org/hours_locations/WM.htm



Post Offices
[|http://www.usps.com]

Change of Address & Forwarding or Holding of Mail
https://moversguide.usps.com/

East Lansing
1140 Abbott Rd East Lansing, MI 48823-9998 800-275-8777

Haslett
1518 Haslett Rd Haslett, MI 48840 800-275-8777

Lansing
4800 Collins Rd Lansing, MI 48924-9998 800-275-8777

Okemos
2025 Central Park Dr Okemos, MI 48864-9998 800-275-8777

Perry
200 N. Main St. Perry, MI 48872 517-625-3172

Williamston
211 W. Grand River Av. Williamston, MI 48895 517-655-2280



AT&T
1-800-222-0300 [|http://www.att.com]

KMC Telecom Lansing
517-492-1000 888-562-8431 (24-hour Service) [|http://www.kmctelecom.com]

MCI
800-950-5555 [|http://www.mci.com]

Metronet Telecom Inc.
2182 Cedar St. Holt, MI 48842 517-694-1101 http://www.metronet-tele.com/

SBC Michigan
866-546-6674 [|http://www.sbc.com]

Sprint
800-877-7746 [|http://www.sprint.com]

TDS Metrocom
877-546-9646 [|http://www.tdsmetro.com]

Verizon (Williamston)
5202 W. Saginaw Hwy Lansing, MI 800-922-0204 http://www22.verizon.com/ispmarkets/fifth/isps/michigan.html



City of East Lansing
517-319-6890 http://www.ci.east-lansing.mi.us/

Meridian Township
5151 Marsh Rd. Okemos, MI 48864 517-349-1200

Perry Township Hall Office
2770 W. Ellsworth, Rd. Perry, MI 48872 517-625-4597

Williamston Township
4990 Zimmer Road Williamston, MI 48895 517-655-3193



Trash
//Trash is generally billed separately from water and sewer. Check with your local township or public works department to find out.//

BFI
800-221-7191

City of East Lansing Department of Public Works & Environmental Services
517-337-1731, Extension 6740 http://www.ci.east-lansing.mi.us/

Granger Container Service
3125 Wood Lansing, MI 517-372-2800 OR 1-888-9GRANGER [|http://www.grangernet.com]

Waste Management
800-796-9696 [|http://www.wm.com]



State of Michigan Secretary of State East Lansing
400 Albert East Lansing, MI 517-322-1460 http://www.michigan.gov/sos/



Water & Sewer
//Trash is generally billed separately from water and sewer. Check with your local township or public works department to find out.//

City of East Lansing Department of Public Works & Environmental Services
517-337-1731, Extension 6740 http://www.ci.east-lansing.mi.us/

Meridian Township
5151 Marsh Rd. Okemos, MI 48864 517-349-1200

Perry Township Hall Office
2770 W. Ellsworth, Rd. Perry, MI 48872 517-625-4597

Williamston Township
4990 Zimmer Road Williamston, MI 48895 517-655-3193

 =Weather=

Weather in Michigan is very unpredictable. In the winter, you'll want a pair of warm driving gloves, a comfortable winter scarf, and a warm hat and coat. A good umbrella (or three—one for the house, one for the car, one for the office) is a great investment year-round. It remains light from 5:30 or 6:00 a.m. until about 9 p.m. in the summer months, and gets dark early (by 5 p.m.) in the winter.