DETROIT – With heavy, slushy snow falling in Metro Detroit on Thursday and Friday, scattered power outages are being reported.
UPDATE: 66,000 DTE Energy customers still without power
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DTE Energy Outage Map shows scattered outages across the area. DTE is reporting at least 62,000 customers without power as of 5 a.m. Friday morning.
Some of the hardest hit areas are in Washtenaw and Wayne counties. The Romulus area is reporting more than 3,000 without power. Restoration times range from later this evening to unavailable.
Reports have come into the Local 4 newsroom of down power lines in Livonia and Dearborn.
You can check the DTE Energy Outage Map here.
Preparing for a Power Outage
Be Prepared
Assemble an emergency kit in advance.
- Battery-powered radio or television (the news media will provide updates on when electricity will be restored)
- Flashlights or battery-operated lanterns
- Extra batteries
- Candles with holders
- Matches
- Bottled water
- Manual can opener
- Nonperishable food
- Disposable plates and utensils
- Wind-up or battery-powered clock
- Corded telephone (cordless phones don’t work when the power goes out and your cell phone may not work if cell towers are affected)
Report Your Outage or Voltage Problem
- Check your neighborhood. If you are the only one without power, check your circuit breakers or fuses. Reset or replace them as necessary.
Get a Restoration Estimate
- For a status report on your power outage, get a restoration estimate online or call 800.477.4747 and use our automated system.