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Lexington man dies in Sept. 20 crash that caused power outage
A 76-year-old Lexington man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Sanilac County on Sept. 30 when his 2008 Lincoln MKX left the road and hit a power pole due to a medical issue.
DTE alerts community on changing weather and powerline hazards
DTE emergency prep and storm management manager Russ Pogats wants communities to be aware of the hazards that come with severe weather with downed power lines.
Hundreds still without power in Huron County
Bad Axe is now the area with the most outages from Thursday morning's thunderstorms.
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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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New Lothrop, Michigan
| City | New Lothrop |
| County | Shiawassee |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 48460 |