Winter Storm Coming, Consumers Energy Shares Tips and Preparedness Efforts
(Consumers Energy, Jan. 11, 2024)
Michigan – On the heels of Michigan’s first major winter storm, over 400 Consumers Energy and contractor crews from as far away as Colorado, Alabama, and New York are preparing for another strong storm system expected to sweep across the state this weekend.
This next storm is expected to bring widespread hazardous snow and strong winds across the Lower Peninsula, from noon Friday through the end of the day Saturday. The 400 crews include help from nine states in total and contractors who have stayed on since the last storm to prepare for the weekend.
Trucks and essential materials are prepared and staged to support restoration efforts in key areas, including mobile storm units that are already parked near Grand Rapids and Tawas to bring supplies closer to restoration work.
Consumers Energy urges the public to keep important safety tips in mind:
Stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines, and to report unguarded downed lines by calling 9-1-1 and Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
You can report an outage, check the status of your outage and learn how you can safely prepare by visiting our Outage Center.
Sign up for outage alerts by texting REG to 232273 (CECARE).
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