Power outage planned for part of Midland

MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM) – Consumers Energy said there is a planned power outage in Midland next week so crews can make upgrades to equipment in the area.

Consumers said the overnight outage is planned for Thursday, April 24, from 11 p.m. that night until 7 a.m. the next morning in the area around the intersection of M-20 and Meridian Road (M-30).

The outage will temporarily interrupt electricity to 1,956 homes and businesses in that area, Consumers said.

Crews will be replacing a pole and equipment in the area to be able to deliver electricity more reliably in Midland, adding this is part of the company’s effort to reduce the number and length of outages in the state.

The company said postcards have been mailed to all customers in the area who will be affected, adding planned outages like this are usually scheduled overnight while most people are sleeping to minimize disruptions.

If work needs to be rescheduled, the backup date is Tuesday, April 29, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.

Anyone with questions can contact Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.

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