5 days later, some in Michigan still lack power
1 year, 9 months ago

5 days later, some in Michigan still lack power

Associated Press  

A new storm teeming with freezing rain and strong winds socked Michigan on Monday, presenting a fresh challenge for crews that have been trying to restore electricity to thousands of customers who have been in the dark since ice snapped lines days ago. “There is another storm moving through mid/northern Michigan counties with ice, freezing rain and strong wind gusts,” Consumers spokesperson Josh Paciorek said by email. I haven’t showered since last Tuesday.” In suburban Detroit, Leah Thomas and her teen son stayed at her parents’ home while power was out for four days in her Beverly Hills neighborhood. More than 600,000 DTE customers have been restored since last week, though “that’s little comfort if you’re still without power right now,” said vice president Ryan Stowe.

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Associated Press  

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Hindustan Times  

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India Today  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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Associated Press  

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India Today  

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Al Jazeera  

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Huff Post  

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NPR  

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CNN  

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