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Kalkaska Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Widespread tree and powerline damage over northern half of Kalkaska county between approximately 1055 and 1125 PM.
Multiple large tree limbs were broken off, downing power lines.
A number of trees and power lines were downed in Kalkaska and other parts of northern Kalkaska County.
Several trees were downed in the Bear Lake area, knocking out power to local residents.
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High winds take down trees, power lines across parts of northern Michigan | WPBN
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Wind gusts of more than 40 m.p.h. continue across northern Michigan, creating some power outages.As you travel Tuesday morning,
Power outages remain after storms sweep across West Michigan | WOODTV.com Open Navigation Close Navigation
Strong storms moved across West Michigan Wednesday afternoon into the evening.
100K Consumers Energy customers in Michigan without power after windstorm - mlive.com
The windstorm brought winds over 70 mph and knocked down trees and power lines, Consumers said.
Communities set up shelters for people without power | WPBN
NORTHERN MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- Several shelters are set up for people dealing with extended power outages. High winds have taken down trees and powerlines across Northern Michigan. Mackinac Bridge partially closed due to high windsConsumers Energy reports it may be Saturday before everyone has power restored. The Mancelona community is banding together to help one another during this time. The commission on aging/Bellaire Senior Center in Bellaire is open and serving food Friday.
UPDATE: Responders warn of downed power lines, trees and debris in windy blast | News | record-eagle.com
TRAVERSE CITY — Grand Traverse 911 warned people to be wary of downed power lines, trees and debris, and reported that responders were dispatched to 36 incidents throughout the county
Kalkaska community impacted by power outage | WPBN
KALKASKA COUNTY, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU) -- Hundreds of people in Kalkaska were without power Tuesday evening. Consumers Energy was first alerted to the issue around 4 p. m. The power outage was throughout downtown Kalkaska and the surrounding area, impacting more than 2,000 homes and businesses. The cause of the outage was being reported as equipment failure. Power was restored around 5:45 p. m.
Power outages reported at Old Mission Peninsula, other northern Michigan communities | WPBN
Gusty winds have left residents on Old Mission Peninsula and other communities in the region without power on Sunday. According to Consumers Energy, more than 2,100 are without power on Old Mission Peninsula in Grand Traverse County. Consumers said there are 139 crews in the field working to fix the problem. Great Lakes Energy is reporting 833 total outages, with more than 500 at Beaver Island in Charlevoix County and 108 near Kalkaska.
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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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Kalkaska, Michigan
| City | Kalkaska |
| County | Kalkaska |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 49646 |
Trees down/power outages through the county.