7,000 Power Outages Across Metro Detroit

On Aug 29, 2020

(WWJ) DTE crews have restored power to about half of the at least 14,000 homes and businesses who were left in the dark after Friday night’s storms.

As of 3:30 p.m., about 7,260 customers remain off the grid in outages scattered in small pockets throughout the listening area.

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845 customers are out in Birmingham in the area bound by 14 Mile, Lincoln, Southfield and Grant St. The estimated restoration time is 4:45 p.m.

“Damage caused by trees” is listed as the reason on DTE’s website.

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966 homes and businesses reported an outage in Belleville in the area bound by Huron River Dr., Savage Rd., Sumpter Rd. and Pebblebrook Drive.

The estimated restoration time is 4 p.m. Wind damage is listed as the reason.

The lights are expected to be back for the vast majority of customers by 11:30 p.m.

Commerce Township, Farmington, Plymouth and midtown Detroit also experienced large outages Saturday, but the lights are back on in those areas.

DTE says downed wires and branches are a likelihood. If you see a downed wire, DTE says please follow the following safety tips:

“-Stay at least 20 feet away from a downed power line and make sure that you and your family, pets and neighbors don’t touch anything it touches – like a fence, or a puddle.

– Be sure to call 911 if there is an emergency.

–Assume all downed power lines are live and dangerous – even if you don’t see sparks, smell smoke or hear buzzing. Coming in contact with a downed power line, including touching it with an object – like a broom or pole – can result in serious injuries.

–Do not drive across a downed power line. If a power line falls on your car, stay inside and wait for help.

–Never cross yellow barrier tape surrounding the area of a downed power line.”

Please report the downed wire to DTE Customer Service at 1-(800) 477-4747, through their website or mobile app.

You can report an outage here.