News & Fun in Michigan
Five Warren firefighters answer the call to assist Northern Michigan towns hit hard by March’s record-breaking ice storm. Warren Fire Department has deployed five of its personnel to support cleanup and recovery operations in Northern Michigan after a catastrophic ice storm …
After a severe storm in Alpena, 86% of power has been restored, yet 2,400 customers remain without service. The aftermath raises concerns about property damage responsibilities and the fragility of Michigan’s rural energy grid.
Governor Whitmer declared a state of emergency for ten Northern Michigan counties due to a severe ice storm, prompting recovery efforts as over 100,000 residents experienced power outages. Local officials activated emergency plans amidst extensive infrastructure damage and hazardous conditions.
Wednesday’s ice storm hit southeastern Michigan and resulted in power outages from the Ohio border to the tip of the Thumb. As of 5:00 am Thursday (2/23) DTE Energy reported a total of 382,528 customers affected by power outages while Consumers Energy is reporting 192,930 customers out in Michigan.
