Michigan power outages: How to check electricity status after severe weather
(FOX 2) - Severe thunderstorms, including a potential tornado, have left some Michigan residents without power.
As of 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, 12,291 Consumers Energy customers are without power, with many of those outages concentrated where a suspected tornado touched down in the Grand Blanc area.
Suspected Grand Blanc tornado knocks down trees, uproots gas lines, damages homes
A suspected tornado touched down in Grand Blanc overnight, causing damage in the area. According to police, trees were knocked down, homes were damaged, and gas lines were uprooted.
Check the Consumers outage map and report an outage here.
DTE is reporting that 1,372 customers do not have power.
Check the DTE outage map and report an outage here.
The chance to lose power continues Wedneaday with heavy winds.
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. for Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Monroe, St. Clair, Livingston, and Lapeer counties.
What to do if you see a downed wire:
If there is an emergency, such as a fire or you see a power line on an unoccupied car, first call 911 then call the power company. DTE Energy can be reached at 800-477-4747. Consumers Energy can be reached at 800-477-5050.
For non-emergency situations, you can report the wire to DTE online here.
Stay at least 20 feet from the wires. Do not touch the power lines or use an object to touch them. Do not drive over downed wires. Also, avoid touching anything the wire touches, such as a fence or a puddle.
Be sure to keep pets and children away from the lines, too.
If you are inside your vehicle and a wire falls on it, DTE says to stay inside and call 911.
However, if you must get out of the vehicle, DTE advises removing loose clothing, and getting out without touching the frame. Jump with your feet together to avoid touching the vehicle and ground at the same time. Do not remove your feet until you are at least 20 feet away from the vehicle.