JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Consumers Energy says it is preparing for severe weather expected to sweep across the state today and tomorrow.
They say their line workers and other field crews are standing by to be deployed into communities, and they’ve set up a mobile command center in Northern Michigan to coordinate localized response efforts. They are also mobilizing trucks, essential materials and our Emergency Response Unit to support the restoration efforts and the crews completing the work.
“As we enter Michigan’s storm season, safety is our top priority,” said Chris Fultz, Consumers Energy’s vice president of low voltage distribution. “The severe weather expected over the next couple of days underscores how important preparedness is for all of us. Our crews are fully staffed, our materials are staged, and we’re ready to respond the moment conditions allow. We want our customers to know we’re committed to restoring power as quickly and safely as possible.”
The severe weather is expected to affect communities from Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. Forecasts call for strong winds across the Lower Peninsula with the chance of freezing rain and ice north of U.S. 10 and strong thunderstorms with the potential for 60 mph wind gusts, hail and an isolated tornado south of I-96. Consumers Energy is also tracking the potential for statewide strong winds Friday.
To help the public prepare for what to do before, during and after a storm, Consumers Energy encourages customers to visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/OutageCenter for helpful tips. Customers are also encouraged to sign up for outage alerts at ConsumersEnergy.com/alerts to receive real-time updates.
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