Power Outage in Ypsilanti, MI

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Ypsilanti Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

June 9, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind

Trees and power lines were brought down on the south side of Ypsilanti. Tree damage was heavy along Hawkins, First and Harriet streets. A telephone pole on Armstrong Street was snapped.

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July 4, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind

A trained spotter reported trees and power lines blown down.

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News

Storms knock out power, claim life of dog in Ann Arbor - mlive.com

Ann Arbor firefighters responded to triple their normal calls for service, and county roads crews are still clearing downed trees.

Aug 30, 2022

Ypsilanti man murdered on Facebook live, mom says shooter was angry over son's online comments

The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a man was killed in a Facebook Live on Tuesday.

Jun 29, 2022

Power outage causes bypass to filtration stage at Ypsilanti-area wastewater plant - mlive.com

To avoid spilling sewage into the environment, Ypsilanti Community Utilities Authority officials briefly bypassed a filter system.

Jun 6, 2022

Outage forces Ypsilanti wastewater to briefly bypass plant filtration - mlive.com

The brief loss of power occurred in secondary pumps at the wastewater plant.

May 5, 2022

Ypsilanti-area wastewater treatment plant loses power, discharges into nearby lake - mlive.com

The plant and a pump station lost power for about four hours on Jan. 5, officials said.

Jan 7, 2022

The Detroit News

Dec 7, 2021

Ann Arbor homeowners use solar backup batteries to weather power outages - mlive.com

I'd recommend it in a heartbeat,' said Devon Akmon, who has made it through several grid outages with his Tesla Powerwall.

Aug 26, 2021

One Local Resident is Pushing Back Against Power Companies’ Handling of Outages | The Sun Times News

Lima Township resident Susan Filipiak is taking action and hopes others do too

Aug 21, 2021

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I have a dog left at home in a house getting hotter and hotter with no air flow. How long will it take to get power back on normal street or the Ypsi down town area ? I don’t need to come home to a dead over heated dog cause then We will have even more prollums

Nick | August 12, 2021  

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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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Ypsilanti, Michigan

City Ypsilanti
County Washtenaw
State Michigan (MI)
Country United States
Zip Codes 48197, 48198

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