GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Thousands of people in West Michigan are without power Wednesday night as snow and strong winds move through the region.
According to the Consumers Energy map, the following counties have at least 100 customers without power as of 10:25 p.m.:
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Muskegon County: 3,586 customers without power
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Ottawa County: 3,340 customers without power
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Allegan County: 3,058 customers without power
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Kent County: 1,958 customers without power
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Kalamazoo County: 1,597 customers without power
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Montcalm County: 640 customers without power
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Oceana County: 633 customers without power
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Newaygo County: 455 customers without power
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Barry County: 359 customers without power
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Branch County: 230 customers without power
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Van Buren County: 185 customers without power
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St. Joseph County: 159 customers without power
Earlier in the day, Consumers Energy said it had dozens of teams ready to deploy to any outages in the region. There are 200 line workers split into 80 teams staged to respond after the storm passes.
How to prepare for possible winter power outages
A spokesperson for Consumers Energy said there are several things that customers can do to prepare for any outages. Make sure you have an emergency kit ready, have batteries and a flashlight, keep your electronics charged and stay at least 25 feet away from downed lines. It’s best to treat them like they’re potentially live and to stay away from any trees or branches they may be touching.
It’s also advised to have a plan for anything that must remain cold, like medication or infant formula. Customers should make sure they use generators safely and not inside.
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