4Warn Weather – Southeast Michigan is facing the potential for flooding, damaging winds, hail and even strong tornados.
The strong wind gusts can cause trees and branches to fall on DTE Energy equipment and cause power outages. DTE Energy said their “Storm Response Teams are ready to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.”
As of 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, there are 5,936 DTE Energy customers without power in Southeast Michigan.
Read more: Severe weather threat wanes, but storms remain possible into evening in SE Michigan
Report an outage to DTE here. Report an outage to Consumers Energy here.
What to do if you find downed power lines
Stay at least 20 feet away from downed power lines and keep children and pets inside.
DTE Energy said you should assume that all downed power lines are energized and dangerous.
You can report downed lines to DTE Energy by calling 800-477-4747 or to Consumers Energy by calling 800-477-5050.
If you believe the downed power line poses an immediate danger to the public, you should call 911.
Energized wires that have fallen may whip around, spark or arc as they look for a ground. Energized wires that have found their ground might not move at all or make any sound, but they are still dangerous.
Click here to learn more about electrical safety from DTE Energy.