Jackson, Mich. Friday, August 13, 2021
Consumers Energy is progressing steadily toward its aggressive goal to complete power restoration tonight for nearly 300,000 customers impacted by this week’s severe storms.
“The improved weather today helped our crews work quickly and safely to make a significant improvement in the number of customers affected by the three waves of punishing storms that wreaked havoc across Michigan this week,” said Guy Packard, Consumers Energy’s vice president for electric operations. “Today’s progress puts on track to complete restoration for almost all customers this weekend.”
More than 500 crews are working 16-hour shifts around the clock, including contractors from across Michigan and seven states. About 370,000 homes and businesses Consumers Energy serves lost power since Tuesday night, making it one of the 10 most significant storms in company history.
The company recognizes storms like this have significant impact beyond electric outages and has worked directly with communities across the state to provide necessary resources and even a little fun.
“As thousands of our co-workers support electric restoration throughout Michigan’s lower peninsula, others are working to help customers directly in their communities,” said Roger Curtis, vice president of public affairs for Consumers Energy. “Whether it’s handing out ice, water and ice cream or taking over Binder Park Zoo on Friday and Saturday to cover entry costs for the first 2,500 visitors, we’re trying to help Michiganders walk away with some positive memories.”
Events can be found at www.Facebook.com/ConsumersEnergyMichigan.
Customers can check the progress crews are making to restore power by visiting www.ConsumersEnergy.com/OutageCenter. They can also sign up to get outage alerts and restoration times sent to a phone, email or text message -- text ‘REG' to 232273 or visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/alerts.
Consumers Energy reminds everyone to stay focused on safety, and is offering these tips:
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Media Contacts: Josh Paciorek, 517-243-9036 or Terry DeDoes, 517-243-9908
The next news release is scheduled for approximately 9 p.m.