What DTE Energy is doing to make sure Metro Detroiters don’t lose power during next big storm

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Last summer Metro Detroit got hit hard by severe weather.

Major floods and severe storms, now DTE Energy is working to make sure the lights stay on when the next storm hits.

The company said they are making a major investment in hopes of being proactive. That includes trimming trees, replacing utility poles and a whole lot more.

DTE crews were in Commerce Township working on replacing utility poles. It’s part of that effort.

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About the Authors:

Hank Winchester is Local 4’s Consumer Investigative Reporter and the head of WDIV’s “Help Me Hank” Consumer Unit. Hank works to solve consumer complaints, reveal important recalls and track down thieves who have ripped off people in our community.

Kayla is a Web Producer for ClickOnDetroit. Before she joined the team in 2018 she worked at WILX in Lansing as a digital producer.