SAGINAW, MI — As of this report, more than 15,600 people remain impacted by a Friday, March 20, power outage across Saginaw ...
Over 700 crews worked 16-hour shifts through the night to repair damage from high winds, ice and snow across Michigan.
As of 11:03 a.m., a Consumers Energy spokesperson said all power is restored and the outage map will reflect this shortly.
Most families impacted by Sunday’s winter storm have their power back on.
More than 14,000 homes and businesses in the Saginaw area lost power around 11:35 a.m., according to Consumers Energy.
Mobile storm units carrying equipment for lineworkers were pre-staged in northern Michigan and now moving to the hardest hit areas.
Consumers Energy says pre-staged crews and equipment are on standby so they can begin restoration work as soon as conditions allow.
Consumers Energy is reporting several power outages in Saginaw County, with most first reported around 11:38 a.m.
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