More than 17,000 I&M customers remain without power as restoration efforts continue

Electricity company crewmembers have been working hard to restore power to people who were hit hard by Sunday’s severe weather.

As of early Tuesday afternoon, Indiana Michigan Power says they have restored power to more than 70% of the 60,000 customers who were initially left in the dark after the storms.

The company says about 17,400 people remain without power across both Indiana and Michigan, but they anticipate having a majority back on by 11 p.m. Tuesday.

I&M says they have been working hard in Niles, Michigan, as well as repairing a large pole in South Bend.

Crews have noted 274 broken or damaged poles and 45 damaged transformers across their Indiana and Michigan communities during this process.

I&M wants to remind people to stay cautious as crews continue their work, and give workers enough space to complete the job.

Any downed lines and broken utility poles should be reported immediately to I&M at 1-800-311-4634.