250K without power across Michigan. DTE customers hit hardest
More than 259,000 electric customers — most in southeast Michigan — are without power across the state as of 7 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, after strong thunderstorms hit the state for the second straight day.
More than 259,000 electric customers — most in southeast Michigan — are without power across the state as of 7 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, after strong thunderstorms hit the state for the second straight day.
A line of storms moved northwest to southeast across Michigan Wednesday and again on Thursday afternoon and night, Sept. 3.
As of 7 a.m., Friday, 242,000 customers were without power in Michigan, down from figures reported Thursday night that at least 300,000 customers were without power.
The vast majority of those in Michigan without power — 241,000— are DTE customers.
"We know how hard it is to be without power. Our teams are working as quickly and safely as possible, fighting against multiple waves of extreme weather to get power restored."
About 17,000 Consumers Energy customers, mostly along a line from Lansing south through Jackson, were without power Friday morning.
DTE says its Storm Response Team of 3,400 members has already restored more than 70,000 customers affected by the multiple waves of storms and expect to restore 65% of impacted customers by end of day Friday, and 90% of customers by end of day Saturday.
The largest cluster of customers without power is located in Oakland County where about 98,000 were without service. Wayne County, also in southeast Michigan, had 66,000 customers without power while Washtenaw County, had 30,000 without service.
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Here's how to check or report power outages where you live.
Where most power outages are
Here are the counties reporting the most power outages on Thursday evening:
Oakland: 98,271Wayne: 66,718Washtenaw: 30,769Livingston: 27,726Macomb County: 8,161
Which electric company has the most outages?
Utilities in Michigan with the most power outages as of 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7:
DTE Energy: 241,000Consumers Energy: 17,100Grand Haven: 1,117
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DTE power outage map
DTE reminds folks to "please be safe and remember to stay at least 25 feet from any downed power lines — assume they are live and dangerous."
Consumers Energy power outage map
Use Consumers Energy's power outage map here. You can report downed power lines by calling 800-477-5050.
Indiana Michigan Power outage map
Use Indiana Michigan Power's power outage map here. A small number of southwest Michigan residents, near the Indiana border, use this service. For help, call 800-311-4634.
Great Lakes Power outage map
Use Great Lakes Power's power outage map here. To report an outage, call 888-485-2537.
Midwest Energy Cooperative power outage map
Use Midwest Energy Cooperative's power outage map here. A small number of southwest Michigan residents, including near Kalamazoo, use this service. For help, call 800-492-5989.
Lansing Board of Water and Light power outage map
Use Lansing Board of Water and Light's power outage map here. A small number of customers in the Lansing area use this service. To report an outage, call 877-295-5001 or go to its website.
Wisconsin Electric Power Company power outage map
Use Wisconsin Electric Power Company's outage map here. Several customers in Michigan's Upper Peninsula use the service. Report power outages and downed wires by calling 800-662-4797.
Lansing Board of Water and Light power outage map
Use Presque Isle Electric & Gas Cooperative's outage map here. Several customers in the northeast Lower Peninsula use the service. Report power outages and downed wires by calling 800-423-6634 or 989-733-8515.
Use poweroutage.us to see other Michigan services and whether there are updates in your area.
