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‘Utility redlining’: Detroit power outages disproportionally hit minority and low-income areas | Inequality | The Guardian
City’s electricity provider uses resilient lines in richer and whiter areas while poorer districts suffer from failure-prone equipment
Michigan agency calls audit of power outage response | WLNS 6 News Open Navigation Close Navigation
A state agency will now require Consumers Energy and DTE to report how they are managing power outages and educating the public on downed power lines.
Florida Power & Light is working on restoration for 1.1 million customers | Latest Weather | yoursun.com
Florida Power & Light is trying to restore power to 1.1 million customers impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Power outages becoming more common due to climate change, report says | Local News | observer-reporter.com
Major weather-related power outages are becoming more common across the United States due to climate change, a new study found, with Pennsylvania near the top of the outage list.
Utilities gear up for Ian power outages | Local News | chronicleonline.com
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim at the state.
Texans suffer more power outages than people in any other state
Blackouts have become more frequent amid increasingly extreme weather in recent years.
Climate change is causing a massive jump in power outages in Louisiana, report says | Environment | nola.com
New report says aging electrical grid isn't keeping up with stronger storms, floods.
Power outage restored in La Grande | Local News | lagrandeobserver.com
LA GRANDE — Oregon Trail Electric Cooperative reported power outages in La Grande were restored around 11:35 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14.
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.
Generator fire torches van, catches on house in Eastpointe
Neighbor Bob Smith grabbed his garden hose and as the fire spread to the house, was able to hold it at bay until firefighters arrived at the scene in the 23000 block of Schroeder, just two blocks north of Nine Mile.
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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.
Garden, Michigan
| City | Garden |
| County | Delta |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49835 |
Trees down on power lines.