Adrian, MI – Lenawee County and the rest of southern Michigan are preparing for severe weather this week, including high winds and severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
Consumers Energy says that some of the storms may include heavy rain, hail and winds near 70 mph, resulting in power outages, downed wires and other safety hazards.
The Consumers Energy Restoration Team has been monitoring this developing storm for several days and is ready to respond. Crews are preparing trucks and essential materials needed to assist with any restoration efforts.
After the storms, temperatures are expected to be extremely high. Customers can call 2-1-1 to connect with resources that offer assistance in their community, such as cooling centers or other needs. 2-1-1 is a free statewide service. There are also steps people can take to keep cool while reducing their energy usage, which can be found here:
https://www.consumersenergy.com/outages/extreme-heat
Consumers can visit www.ConsumersEnergy.com/OutageCenter for outages and helpful tips.
Some preparation tips for potential severe weather include:
• Charge all electronic devices. It’s advised to have an emergency battery or charging station available for use during an outage.
• Have an emergency kit that includes flashlights and extra batteries, water, canned food and blankets. Be prepared with enough medication, baby supplies and pet food if applicable. A battery-operated radio is also a good idea.
• Unplug sensitive electronics like TVs, computers and printers. Turn power strips off.
Consumers Energy also urges the public to keep these important storm safety tips in
mind:
• Stay at least 25 feet away from downed wires, keep children or pets away, and report the issue by calling 9-1-1 and Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050. Consumers Energy crews are taking extra health and safety precautions because of the COVID-19 situation and asks the public to keep at least six feet of distance from its crews.
• A portable generator should be placed at least 25 feet away from any doors, windows or fresh air intakes. Never operate a generator inside your home, garage, basement or enclosed area. Proper ventilation is critical.
• Be alert to crews working along roads. Drivers should slow down or stop and wait for oncoming traffic to clear so they safely can go past workers on roadsides.
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