Title: Consumers Energy Works Diligently to Restore Power to Storm-Ravaged Communities
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In the wake of severe storms and tornadoes that struck various counties in Michigan, Consumers Energy is directing its efforts towards a swift restoration of electricity to affected homes and businesses. However, the completion time for restoring power has been revised, causing some delays in certain areas.
With approximately 200,000 customers impacted by the storms, Consumers Energy has managed to successfully restore power to over 70% of them. Sadly, schools in areas where electricity remains unavailable are unable to open on Monday, further highlighting the severity of the situation.
The affected communities span across multiple counties, including Ingham, Eaton, Ionia, Livingston, Jackson, and Kent. Consumers Energy is now working tirelessly to ensure that the majority of customers have their power restored by the end of the weekend.
Despite the significant progress made, there are still over 10,000 homes and businesses within the Lansing area without electricity. Local residents continue to display remarkable resilience and patience during this challenging time.
Meanwhile, DTE Energy has made substantial headway, with fewer than 52,000 customers still without power, having successfully restored most of its outages. The Lansing Board of Water & Light shares a similar sentiment, as they managed to restore power to the majority of their customers, leaving only approximately 9,500 still in the dark. Restoration work by the Board is expected to be completed sooner than initially estimated.
This massive undertaking by the Lansing Board of Water & Light is regarded as their largest restoration effort in history. More line and tree crews have been deployed, surpassing even the numbers achieved following the devastating 2013 ice storm. Their dedication and commitment to restoring power are evident as they work tirelessly to bring relief to affected communities.
In addition, the Tri-County Electric Cooperative has made commendable progress, restoring power to the majority of those experiencing outages. With only a small number of homes and businesses still awaiting restoration, their efforts are close to fruition.
As Consumers Energy, DTE Energy, the Lansing Board of Water & Light, and the Tri-County Electric Cooperative work rigorously to restore power, affected communities are rallying together, proving their resilience amid these challenging circumstances. The cooperation and diligent efforts of these organizations provide hope for a swift recovery and normalcy in the days to come.
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