JACKSON, MI (WTVB) – Consumers Energy says they are prepared to respond to high winds and strong thunderstorms which are expected on Friday and Friday night across Michigan, especially in the southern part of the state.
Thunderstorms with wind gusts up to 65 mph could produce downed wires and power outages.
This follows the storms of June 9 and 10 which knocked out power for almost 270,000 customers system wide in Michigan.
Calhoun County had the most outages of any of the counties Consumers serves as 30,000 customers lost their power nearly two weeks ago.
Consumers Energy reminds the public to stay at least 25 feet away from a downed wire and anything it is touching. Report downed wires by calling 9-1-1 and Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050.
Always assume a downed wire is energized. Consumers says their crews are ready to respond as quickly as possible, to make situations safe and restore power.
Customers are also reminded, if they lose power, to never use a generator in an attached garage, basement, enclosed patio or near any air intakes. Doing so could cause a generator to produce hazardous levels of carbon monoxide. Portable generators should be operated 25 feet outside of any building and away from windows, doors and vents.
