Power Outage
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Pinckney bus driver leads students to safety after storm traps school bus
A Pinckney Community Schools bus driver used emergency training to get six students out safely after their bus was blocked by fallen trees during a strong storm in Livingston County on September 3.
Power Outage Shuts Down Michigan State University Dining Halls and Events
A widespread power outage at Michigan State University in East Lansing closed all campus dining locations and canceled a scheduled performance at the Wharton Center on Saturday afternoon.
Farmington Hills crews clear debris after Labor Day storm knocks out power
Farmington Hills saw less damage than much of Oakland County after the September 3 storm, but city crews have spent days clearing downed trees and branches from roads while residents continue cleanup and wait for power to be restored.
Power Outages and Flooding Hit Michigan After Heavy Rainfall
Severe storms brought more than two inches of rain to parts of southeast Michigan on September 3 and 4, leaving over 250,000 homes and businesses without power and causing widespread flooding and damage
Power Outages and Tornado Damage Disrupt Metro Detroit Neighborhoods
More than 200000 DTE customers lost power after severe storms and a confirmed tornado struck Metro Detroit communities Thursday night leaving homes damaged and residents displaced as cleanup begins
Nearly 280,000 Lose Power as Severe Storms Hit Southeast Michigan
Tornado warnings and damaging winds swept through southeast Michigan Thursday, toppling trees, halting school dismissals, and leaving hundreds of thousands without electricity as utility crews raced to restore service
Power Outages Top 90,000 After Severe Storms Hit Metro Detroit
Nearly 93,500 DTE Energy customers in Metro Detroit lost electricity after Wednesday night's storms brought damaging winds, flash flooding and widespread debris. Utility crews are working to restore service as residents face blocked roads and cleanup challenges.