DTE Energy reports over 264,000 power outages in Metro Detroit after severe storms
Severe weather on Friday left more than 264,000 customers in Southeast Michigan without electricity, prompting safety advisories from DTE Energy.
High winds, hail, thunder and lightning swept through Metro Detroit on Friday, triggering widespread power outages. At 7:45 p.m., DTE Energy said 264,840 customers were still without electricity.
The utility advised residents to stay at least 20 feet away from any downed power lines, treat all fallen wires as energized, and to report incidents by calling 800-477-4747. In cases of immediate danger, callers were instructed to dial 911.
DTE directed customers seeking the latest outage information to its online outage center, and provided a link for reporting outages. Consumers Energy offered a separate reporting number for its customers.
Authorities reminded the public that energized wires can move, spark or arc, and even wires that appear still pose a risk.
