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Thousands are experiencing power outages in Okemos and Jackson: Consumers Energy reports - WLNS

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Thousands are experiencing power outages in Okemos and Jackson

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS)– After storms swept through mid-Michigan this morning, Consumers Energy reports thousands of people are experiencing power outages this morning.

In Okemos, over 3,000 people are without power, and at this moment, it is not clear when power is expected to be restored.

In Jackson, over 700 people are experiencing power outages and according to Consumers Energy, power is expected to be restored around 11 a.m. this morning.

6 News will provide updates on when power is restored in these areas.

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