Consumers Energy to have overnight power outage in Jackson Co. community

VANDERCOOK LAKE, Mich. (WILX) — Consumers Energy will have a planned power outage in Vandercook Lake this week, the power company announced Wednesday.

The outage is planned to take place from 11 p.m. Saturday, March 22, and run until 6 a.m. the next morning. It’s expected to knock out power for 910 homes and businesses.

Consumers says the outage is a necessary practice to replace power poles, lines and high-voltage equipment. The outage is expected to occur south of Cass Ave, west of Draper Rd, north of Jefferson Rd and east of Echo Beach Dr.

If, for whatever reason, work has to be rescheduled, the backup date is set for Sat. March 29 from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. the following day.

“We appreciate the patience of our customers and will work as quickly and safely as we can to complete these needed upgrades before restoring power,” said Chris Laird, Consumers Energy’s vice president of electric distribution. “Customers who will be affected should have received postcards, and we want to inform the community so everyone is prepared.”

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