Crews work overnight to restore power throughout Michigan
Consumers Energy activated resources and prestaged materials ahead of a power winter storm in Northern Michigan.
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WJRT) — Consumers Energy has mobilized crews and resources across Northern Michigan as communities deal with the aftermath of a major snow and ice storm.
The utility already is dealing with more than 90,000 customers without power Monday morning. That includes Alcona and Roscommon counties, where more than 90% of customers lost power Monday.
Roscommon County declared a State of Emergency on Monday to request additional help responding to the storm.
“We know Michiganders stand tall against severe weather, and we’re working 24/7 to help our friends and neighbors withstand this ongoing storm,” said Jean Kang, an officer in charge of the storm response for Consumers Energy.
More than 540 crews have been staged, with others en route to assist in the Lower Peninsula. Line crews are working 16-hour shifts until power is restored to all customers in Lower Michigan.
Police across Northern Michigan are asking residents to stay home and avoid traveling on the roads as the ice storm continues. Many roads are icy and impassable with fallen trees.
You can check the latest Consumers Energy power outages HERE.