GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Consumers Energy is preparing for possible power outages tonight and Tuesday morning as a round of severe weather is possible.
The Michigan utility company said they are mobilizing hundreds of electric lineworkers ahead of the storms.
Consumers says that they also had crews staged Sunday night and Monday morning after storms swept through the region causing some flooding and a fire from a lightning strike.
The Consumers Energy’s Storm Restoration Team is planning for people and equipment to be ready to respond to possible outages caused by the weather.
Consumers Energy is providing some tips on how to prepare your home or business ahead of the storms:
- Charge all electronic devices. It’s advised to have an emergency battery or charging station available for use during an outage.
- Have an emergency kit that includes flashlights and extra batteries, water, nonperishable food and blankets. Be prepared with enough medication, baby supplies and pet food if applicable. A battery-operated radio is also a good idea.
- Unplug sensitive electronics like TVs, computers and printers. Turn power strips off.
You can track power outages in the area at ConsumersEnergy.com/OutageMap.
If you see a downed wire, you are asked to stay at least 25 feet away and report the wire by calling 911 and then reporting it to Consumers Energy at 1-800-477-5050.
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