Power Outage in Dexter, MI

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Dexter Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

August 2, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines reported down.

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July 18, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines reported down.

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June 25, 2009 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and powerlines reported down.

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News

About 30 residents and 10 Consumers Energy officials attended a community meeting at Plymouth Park in Midland to discuss the reason for numerous recent power outages and what the company is doing about the problem.

Ward 4 Councilwoman Diane Brown Wilhelm and Ward 5 Councilman Marty Wazbinski hosted the meeting; their wards have been especially hard hit by outages.

Sep 22, 2022

Schools adapt, businesses close as Dexter still waits for the lights to come on - mlive.com

A school open house happened by flashlight and glow sticks, and stoplights ran on generators as outages continued on Thursday, Sept. 1.

Sep 1, 2022

Storms knock out power, claim life of dog in Ann Arbor - mlive.com

Ann Arbor firefighters responded to triple their normal calls for service, and county roads crews are still clearing downed trees.

Aug 30, 2022

Severe weather possible for portions of Michigan

The National Weather Service is forecasting potentially severe weather for portions of Michigan Aug. 29, 2022.

Aug 29, 2022

City Responds to Chelsea's Recent Power Outages | The Sun Times News

New City Manager Roy Atkinson has experienced three power outages in his first three weeks.

Jul 18, 2022

No power? Hungry? Consumers Energy is giving away free pizza in 4 Michigan communities - mlive.com

Consumers is also giving away free coffee and donuts from 3 to 5 p.m. in Flint.

Dec 12, 2021

One Local Resident is Pushing Back Against Power Companies’ Handling of Outages | The Sun Times News

Lima Township resident Susan Filipiak is taking action and hopes others do too

Aug 21, 2021

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Power went out last night around 10 PM and is still out this morning.

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Dexter, Michigan

City Dexter
County Washtenaw
State Michigan (MI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 48130

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