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Wind showed its power for damage across the county
Livingston County was hit hard by high winds, causing downed trees and power lines and leaving tens of thousands in the dark.
Lansing Board of Water and Light prepares for possible rolling blackouts
The Lansing Board of Water and Light is getting ready for possible rolling blackouts this summer. The board made the announcement in a press release on Tuesday.
Michigan utilities preparing for possible power shortages
According to officials from Hillsdale BPU the Midcontinent System Operator, which is the organization that oversees the power grid in 15 states, including Michigan, is warning of possible power shortages this summer during peak time demands.
BWL: Mylar balloon caused Tuesday's power outage
The power outage that hit close to 3,000 Lansing Board of Water & Light customers in Lansing and parts of Delta Township on Tuesday was caused by a helium-filled Mylar balloon that got tangled on a power line on Waverly Road south of Michigan Avenue, the utility said today
BWL: 3,000 without power in downtown, west side of Lansing
The Lansing Board of Water and Light is experiencing power outages throughout the west side of Lansing as of 3:15 p.m. today, affecting close to 3,000 customers.
UPDATED: Electrical Poles Snapped in Half along Hagadorn Road Because of Train “Caught Up” in Downed Lines | East Lansing Info
A train caught in wires took down a series of electrical poles along Hagadorn Road, leading to "a mess" according to the Ingham County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management. The sign at Hannah Plaza was destroyed as a result. See contributed photos and learn more in this update.
Cable fault creates Halloween power outage throughout Ingham - Spartan Newsroom
As Ingham County residents were ending their night of Halloween festivities, they returned home to the dead of night engulfing their homes and streets. On Sunday, about 3,175 Lansing BWL customers in the area bounded by Grand River and Michigan Avenue from Frandor to Delta Street experienced a power outage caused by a cable fault. […]
Power may not be restored until next week for some in southeast Michigan
More than 800,000 initially were without power after two days of storms and high temperatures.
Storms' aftermath: Some might have to wait until Sunday to get power restored
More than 5,000 utility customers in the Lansing area remained without power on Thursday afternoon. Some may have to wait days for restoration.
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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.
Okemos, Michigan
| City | Okemos |
| County | Ingham |
| State | Michigan (MI) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 48805, 48864 |