Power Outage in Houghton Lake, MI

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Houghton Lake Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 3, 2022 - Thunderstorm Wind

Central dispatch reports trees down on top of powerlines near Old US-27 and W Emery Rd. Time estimated via radar.

Loxley - Loxley
July 27, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were downed.

St Helen - St Helen
July 4, 2019 - Thunderstorm Wind

Many trees and power lines were downed. Some vehicles, homes, cottages, and other buildings were damaged by falling trees.

Houghton Lake - Houghton Lake
July 13, 2018 - Thunderstorm Wind

Numerous trees and power poles were downed in the Twin Lakes area.

Maple Vly - Maple Vly
September 6, 2016 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were downed.

St Helen - St Helen

News

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Oct 19, 2022

1 injured in Houghton intersection crash during power outage Share on Facebook Email This Link Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn

At the time of the crash, the traffic lights at the intersection were not working because of a power outage in the area.

Jul 22, 2022

After heat, storms, outages, cooler conditions for Metro Detroit this weekend

The forecast calls for highs Saturday and Sunday topping out in the 70s. Lows should be in the 50s.

Jun 16, 2022

Power outage affects more than 1,500 in area - Houghton Lake Resorter

Some Consumers Energy customers in Roscommon County woke up Wednesday morning without power. Consumers Energy Spokesperson Terry DeDoes said 1,547 customers were affected by a power interruption that occurred at 12:10 a.m. He said the cause of the outage was trees on lines, most likely from Tuesday evening’s ice storm that passed through the county.

Mar 31, 2022

Ice, Snowstorm Leaves Thousands Without Power Across U.P. | Radioresultsnetwork.com

The overnight ice storm, combined with waves of wet, heavy snow, have caused big problems across the Upper Pen...

Mar 23, 2022

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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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Houghton Lake, Michigan

City Houghton Lake
County Roscommon
State Michigan (MI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 48629

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