JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – High winds Saturday that brought down power lines has Consumers Energy said crews working to restore power to thousands across the state.
In a press release, the power company said that their goal is to restore power to all 50,000 customers by the end of the day Sunday. Consumers added that they have sent out 400 people in addition to 100 crews and electric service workers.
According to Consumers Energy spokesman Tim Sparks, “Winds that exceeded 50 MPH today knocked down branches, limbs and entire trees from the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids area moving north and east across the state.”
As of Saturday at 7:00 p.m., the hardest hit areas appeared to be Kent County with over 4,300 customers without, and another 6,700 out in Midland County.
