Photo courtesy of Consumers Energy

Jackson, Mich., August 28, 2023 (WKHM) — Consumers Energy says they are in the “home stretch” of restoring power to those affected by last week’s severe storms and tornadoes in Michigan resulting in about 200,000 power outages.

Approximately 85% of the Consumers customers who lost power have had it restored, with a priority placed on schools.

“Today is all about the final push and executing safely to restore power for our remaining customers who have been so patient in challenging circumstances,” said Scott McIntosh, one of Consumers Energy’s Officers in Charge for the storm. “Our crews are continuing their around-the-clock efforts and will focus on the hardest-hit circuits. As always, safety is our top priority, especially with schools back in session in most communities.”

Consumers says it will restore power in communities hit hardest by the end of the day today:

• Kent County, including Plainfield, Lowell and surrounding areas.
• Ionia County, including Saranac, Clarksville and surrounding areas.
• Ingham County, including Stockbridge and the surrounding area.
• Eaton County, including Grand Ledge, Dimondale, Potterville and surrounding areas.
• Jackson County, including Jackson, Napoleon, Brooklyn and surrounding areas.
• Livingston County, including Cohoctah Township, Deerfield Township and surrounding areas.