DETROIT (WXYZ) — More than 60,000 DTE customers are without power in Southeast Michigan after powerful storms rolled through Wednesday afternoon.
Severe thunderstorm warnings and a severe thunderstorm watch were issued for parts of Southeast Michigan. Another round of storms is possible Wednesday evening.
As of 11:32 p.m., 66,166 DTE customers were without power, according to the company’s outage map. They said 3,406 crews were out in the field working to restore power.
DTE said that they expect all customers to be restored by Saturday, pending any future weather events. More storms are expected Friday.
Several downed trees and power lines have been reported.
As a safety precaution, if you see a downed power line, stay at least 20 feet away from it and always treat it like a live wire. Also, never use a portable generator inside of your home because it emits carbon monoxide, which can be deadly. Keep generators outside and away from windows.
For customers who have lost power or see a downed power line, there are three ways to contact DTE – either by phone at 800-477-4747, on the web at dteenergy.com or you can access the DTE Energy Mobile App from your smartphone or tablet.
