High winds cause power outages in Michigan, more than 100 Consumer's Energy crews mobilized - WWMT-TV
High winds cause power outages in Michigan, more than 100 Consumer's Energy crews mobilize | WWMT
JACKSON, Mich. — More than 100 crews from Consumer's Energy are working to restore power to thousands after a storm with high winds of made its way across Michigan Saturday, according to a news release.
“Winds that exceeded 50mph today knocked down branches, limbs and entire trees from the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids area moving north and east across the state," Consumers Energy’s Officer Tim Sparks, who was in charge for this storm, said in a statement. "Our commitment is to get the lights back on for everyone, as quickly and as safely as we can. We appreciate the patience of everyone who has been affected, and we take seriously our job to restore power.”
Officials hope to restore power to all that are affected by the end of the day Sunday, and said that more crews will be joining Saturday evening.
Those who wish to check the status of an outage or report an outage can click here. Those who wish to sign up for outage and restoration alerts via phone, email, or text can text "REG" to 232273 or visit the website.
Officials are reminding people to stay at least 25 feet away from any downed power line and to call 9-1-1 and Consumer's Energy at 800-477-5050 if spotted.
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