JACKSON, MI — On the heels of Sunday’s brutal winter storm, Consumers Energy says it has restored power to more than 100,000 customers. Crews worked throughout Monday night to secure the grid, access damage and move restoration efforts forward.
High winds, ice, and snow caused widespread power outages statewide as a second wave of winter weather moved through the state. The company has over 700 crews working 16-hour shifts. Crews were able to bring a significant amount of customers back online while repairing damage to equipment.
“Our crews worked tirelessly during challenging weather conditions to restore service as quickly and as safely as possible,” said Norman Kapala, Vice President of Grid Operations. “While we have more work ahead of us, we appreciate the patience of our customers as we work to bring power back to homes and businesses across Michigan.”
Hard-hit areas like northern Michigan received additional support with staged mobile command centers and an emergency response unit, providing communities with much needed aid. The company says it will continue restoration efforts and damage assessments throughout the day.
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