As storms passed across the region on Wednesday, many were left without power in Southeast Michigan. According to DTE Energy’s outage center, more than 155,000 customers were without power as of 11 p.m.
On Wednesday at 7:30 p.m., Bill Hutchinson, director of emergency preparedness and response for DTE Energy, addressed the media. He claimed that DTE Energy reported wind gusts of above 65 mph, which the firm hasn’t experienced since 2017.
After the second round of severe weather passes across the state, according to Hutchinson, the damage and assessment team and field workers will go out to examine the damage. He said that DTE Energy hired 1,000 extra field personnel to help field teams with wire-down calls and restoration initiatives.
A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Lenawee and Monroe counties through Wednesday night at 10 p.m. The new line of thunderstorms has the potential to produce isolated tornadoes and winds of 60 to 70 mph. Wayne and Washtenaw counties could potentially be affected.
The tweet below confirms the news:
Reports of trees being down have been coming in, following wind gusts of 60 to 70 miles per hour. https://t.co/OLvKQM7y3K
— FOX 2 Detroit (@FOX2News) July 26, 2023
When the crews can get back into the field, Hutchinson said, they will evaluate the damage and create estimates for clients for power restoration.
How to React if You Come Across Downed Electricity Lines?
Children and dogs should remain indoors and you should keep at least 20 feet away from downed power lines. You should presume that all downed electrical wires are powered and hazardous, according to DTE Energy.
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Call DTE Energy at 800-477-4747 or Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050 to report any downed wires. Call 911 if you think the downed power line puts the public at immediate risk.
In their search for ground, fallen, energetic wires may arc, spark, or whip around. Even though grounded, energized wires may not move or make any noise, they are nonetheless deadly.
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