Live: Power companies continue progress in Northern Michigan communities

Impact of ice storms is ongoing in Northern Michigan

Multiple days of ice storms have left a lasting mark on Northern Michigan. 

Thousands of people across the region remain without power in freezing weather, with some roads still blocked due to downed trees and powerlines. 

'Making incredible progress': Power returns for thousands, recovery efforts continue over the weekend

As of 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, the following energy companies were reporting outages: 

Consumers Energy was reporting 579 outages affecting 6,132 customers across the state.

According to a Friday evening press release, Consumers Energy crews were on track to restore nearly all the 380,000 customers affected statewide by severe ice and thunderstorms in northern and southern Michigan by late Friday.

“Damage caused by this week’s storms was no less than catastrophic across the state, and especially in northern Michigan,” said Norm Kapala, one of Consumers Energy’s Officers in Charge of restoration, in the release. “We thank our customers for their patience, perseverance and understanding as we complete final restoration. Because we count all of Michigan among our friends and neighbors, we also look forward to helping other Northern Michigan utilities restore their customers’ power. We’re all in this together.”

You can check the outage map at consumersenergy.com/outagemap. 

DTE Energy was reporting that power was interrupted for 137 customers. 

You can check the outage map at outage.dteenergy.com/map. 

Great Lakes Energy was reporting 687 outages affecting 24,639 customers in its region. 

According to a Friday evening press release, Great Lakes Energy crews had placed nearly 400 new poles and 30 transformers in the past day.

“This isn’t just a restoration — it’s a rebuild,” said Shaun Lamp, President and CEO of GLE, in the release. “Crews are replacing hundreds of poles, transformers and miles of wire. The work is complex and time-intensive, and our teams are giving it everything they’ve got.”

You can check the outage map at gtlakes.com/power-outages. 

Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op was reporting 27,119 customers affected by outages. However, the co-op noted that the outage map does not fully reflect all restorations at this time. 

According to a Friday press release, the co-op, with the support of 600 personnel from across the U.S. and Canada, turned the power back on for 4,527 members on Friday, bringing the total households restored up to 17,084.

“Our crews restored nearly 80 miles of line today, which is just remarkable,” said Allan Berg, PIE&G CEO, in a statement. “We are working according to a strategic restoration plan that has our personnel currently working hard to make repairs in every single area of our nine-county service territory. They are making incredible progress across every hour of every day, and our members are really beginning to see the results.”

You can check the outage map at pieg.com/outage-center. 

DNR says some trails will remain closed indefinitely

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources said on Friday that all state-managed trails in a dozen Northern Michigan counties, including parts of the eastern Upper Peninsula, will remain closed following the severe ice storms earlier this week.

The DNR is working with the Michigan National Guard and partner organizations to safely clear debris and eventually restore safe access.

“Storm damage is extensive, and many trails are impassable and unsafe,” said Tim Novak, state trails coordinator for the DNR Parks and Recreation Division, in a press release. “Significant time will be needed to assess and address affected areas. Many areas may also be affected by erosion and culvert issues from the recent rains.” 

A number of state parks and facilities also remain closed to the public as storm damage assessment and cleanup continue. The DNR is encouraging the public to check Michigan.gov/DNRClosures for the latest details and up-to-date closure information.

Spectrum continues work on outages

Spectrum teams are continuing to make progress in restoring service to affected Northern Michigan areas.

According to a Friday update, officials said Spectrum service interruptions are largely aligned with power outages impacting the areas.

“Our Spectrum team is working diligently, alongside the power companies, to make the necessary repairs to our network and get customers back online," the update reads. "We have team members on the ground and have brought in more than 60 additional technicians from neighboring areas to help expedite our restoration efforts wherever it is safe to do so. Our teams have made progress repairing damaged lines that accounted for many of the outages in the Petoskey, Gaylord and Mancelona areas."

Customers can visit spectrum.net/icestorm to locate the nearest Wi-Fi Access Point and to receive additional information and updates on progress.

Governor launches online resource for residents impacted by storm

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced a new online resource on Friday for residents impacted by severe winter weather in Northern Michigan. 

The site can be found at Michigan.gov/IceStorm. It includes sections on power outages, damage assessment, volunteering, donations, shelter, gas station and oxygen availability, and news releases.

“It’s critically important to get information to impacted residents as efficiently as possible, and we hope this new webpage will make it easier to stay up to date on community resources and response efforts,” said Col. James F. Grady II, director of the Michigan State Police and state director of emergency management and homeland security, in a statement. “Our State Emergency Operations Center remains activated and as additional information and resources become available this site will be updated.”  

Power restoration continues across region

As of 8:30 a.m. on Friday, the following energy companies were reporting outages: 

Consumers Energy was reporting 940 outages affecting 14,137 customers across the state.

According to a Thursday evening press release, Consumers Energy crews were finishing restoring power to most southern Michigan customers affected by this week’s storms, while continuing an around-the-clock effort to repair — and in some areas, rebuild — the electric grid in hard-hit northern counties.

“To anyone who lacks power, please know that we are with you 100% tonight,” said Chris Fultz, one of Consumers Energy’s Officers in Charge of restoration, in the release. “Repairing the damage these storms have delivered across the state has been undeniably challenging, but we are determined to finish the work safely and quickly for our friends and neighbors.”

You can check the outage map at consumersenergy.com/outagemap. 

DTE Energy was reporting that power was interrupted for 202 customers. 

You can check the outage map at outage.dteenergy.com/map. 

Great Lakes Energy was reporting 781 outages affecting 29,241 customers in its region. 

According to a Thursday evening press release, restoration is moving forward, but due to the extensive infrastructure damage, some areas may not regain power for days or even weeks. Starting on Friday, April 4, the National Guard will aid Northern Michigan’s restoration efforts by clearing roads and allowing crews to access areas that remain inaccessible.

You can check the outage map at gtlakes.com/power-outages. 

Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op was reporting 27,574 customers affected by outages. However, the co-op noted that the outage map does not fully reflect all restorations at this time. 

According to a Thursday press release, the co-op is seeing increased restoration success. 

“As of 10 a.m. (Thursday), our crews had restored service to 7,765 customers. By 2 p.m., that number increased to 11,390. Our dedicated teams continue to work around the clock to ensure the fastest and safest return of service to every affected customer,” the release states. “We want to thank our community for the patience and support shown thus far. While the progress is encouraging, our teams remain focused on addressing any remaining outages as quickly as possible. We will share further updates as our work continues.”

You can check the outage map at pieg.com/outage-center. 

DNR, National Guard work on storm clean-up

Crews from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and Michigan National Guard are working together to help clear vital areas of trees downed by last weekend’s destructive ice storm.

In a Thursday update, the DNR said more than 600 service members are currently activated, with approximately 130 teamed up with DNR staff across the 12-county area hit hardest by the storm. 

“We appreciate the Guard’s cooperation and help,” said Jeff Stampfly, Michigan’s state forester and chief of the DNR’s Forest Resources Division, in a press release. “There is a lot of work here to be done.”

Paul Rogers, DNR fire prevention specialist, was working with the chainsaw crews and said they had cleared miles of roads on Thursday in Emmet County.

“There are areas where there is not much damage, and there’s an area where there is a 70-foot pine that looks like a toothpick sticking up, with every branch taken off of it,” he described. 

The DNR urges residents to avoid traveling any backroads or trails as clean-up continues. Additionally, cracked or broken branches still hanging in the trees could fall without warning.

Earlier in the week, the DNR announced that certain parks and trails in the storm-affected region are closed while damage is assessed and clean-up takes place. For more information, go to Michigan.gov/DNRClosures.

Support for pets and owners

The Little Traverse Bay Humane Society will host a special community event from 12-4 p.m. on Friday to help pet owners impacted by the recent ice storms and power outages.

The free event will provide essential supplies, such as pet food, supplies like collars, leashes, crates and sweaters, free microchips, low-cost spay/neuter vouchers, on-site advice from a veterinarian, fenced areas to play, and information about fostering and volunteering opportunities. Supplies are limited and will be distributed while supplies last.

“We understand that many people in our community are still facing the effects of the ice storms and power outages,” said Sarah Schertel, senior director of operations at LTBHS, in a press release. “Although we are currently without power as well, we are happy to help the community wherever we can. Our mission is to help serve pets and the people who love them, and we are hopeful that the support we can offer will help owned pets stay comfortable and safe during this unpredictable time.”

The event will take place at the Little Traverse Bay Humane Society, 1300 W. Conway Road. If you are in need but cannot travel to the shelter, contact LTBHS via email at shelterpets@ltbhs.org for assistance as it is available.

Warming shelters remain open

The Emmet County Emergency Operations Center provided a progress update on Thursday afternoon.

According to the update, 70-80% of Emmet County citizens remain without power. Reports from utility companies remain consistent and outages in some areas could last multiple days. Around 20-30% of roads in the county remain obstructed, and crews anticipate at least minimal access by the end of Thursday or early Friday. 

Residents in need of transportation to shelters or requiring non-emergency support can contact the following numbers:

• Emmet County Sheriff’s Office: (231) 348-1782
• Petoskey Department of Public Safety: (231) 330-0219
• Non-Emergency Citizen Requests: (231) 348-1704

Warming shelters remain operational and are ready to assist with food, water and medical care. Locations include:

• Odawa Casino: 24 hours, 1760 Lears Road in Petoskey
• Pellston Regional Airport: Open, will be changing locations to Pellston Public School
• Resort Township Hall: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., 2318 Resort Pike Road in Petoskey
• Bear Creek Township Hall: 24 hours, 373 N. Division Road in Petoskey
• Petoskey City Hall: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., 101 E. Lake St. in Petoskey
• Shay Elementary School: 24 hours, 175 E. Lake St. in Harbor Springs
• Church of the Straits: 24 hours, 307 N. Huron St. in Mackinaw City
• Springvale Township Hall: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., 8198 E. Mitchell St. in Petoskey
• Cross Village Community Center: 24 hours, 5949 Wadsworth Road in Cross Village

Shelters equipped with power for medical devices, such as oxygen concentrators, include Shay Elementary School and Odawa Casino.

The update also notes that National Guard troops arrived today and will be assisting local first responders.

Thursday outage updates

As of 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the following energy companies were reporting outages: 

Consumers Energy was reporting 1,621 outages affecting 37,621 customers across the state.

According to a Wednesday evening press release, Consumers Energy crews are focusing on the final and most complicated restorations left after another storm system made its way through the state. 

“There is no question the last five days have been deeply challenging for our customers and our line workers alike,” said Chris Fultz, one of Consumers Energy’s Officers in Charge of restoration, in the release. “Yet even as our co-workers continue encountering new problems in the field, their resiliency and determination has allowed us to stay focused and efficient during this restoration process. We’re grateful to them for their incredible dedication, and to our customers for their understanding and patience.”

In Northern Michigan, Consumers Energy has restored about 75% of the 97,000 customers who lost power due to the initial ice storms, with plans for the majority of customers in the region to be restored by the end of the day Friday.

You can check the outage map at consumersenergy.com/outagemap. 

DTE Energy was reporting that power was interrupted for 1,301 customers. 

You can check the outage map at outage.dteenergy.com/map. 

Great Lakes Energy was reporting 725 outages affecting 33,786 customers in its region. 

According to a Wednesday evening press release, restoration efforts gained throughout the northern region were offset by the introduction of additional storm activity in the central and southern portions of the cooperative’s footprint. Service has been restored to more than 103,000 members since the original storms began.

You can check the outage map at gtlakes.com/power-outages. 

Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op was reporting 30,924 customers affected by outages. However, the co-op noted that the outage map does not fully reflect all restorations at this time. 

“Please prepare for extended outages, with some areas experiencing disruptions lasting five days or more,” said Allan Berg, president and CEO, in a Wednesday press release. “Our crews are working diligently to clear roads, remove downed trees, repair power lines and rebuild damaged poles. We are bringing in more emergency crews and contractors, but the hazardous conditions from falling trees and power lines make our work challenging. We greatly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during this trying time.” 

You can check the outage map at pieg.com/outage-center. 

Spectrum offering Wi-Fi access points

In response to the recent storms, Spectrum is offering out-of-home internet access points. The full map with available access points can be found online at Spectrum.com.

Spectrum customers can log into their account at any location featured on the hotspot map. Multiple locations are included in downtown Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Cheboygan.

Charlevoix's power is back on

Power is gradually being restored in Charlevoix after five days of outages caused by a severe ice storm, with the city re-energizing its North Substation around 12:35 p.m. on April 2 and beginning work on the South Substation shortly after.

City manager Mark Heydlauff said key areas, including city hall, regained power by early afternoon, and while some customers remain without service, full restoration is expected within hours.

Heydlauff emphasized the importance of tree clearing around substations, citing the storm as proof of its necessity, and said crews had to warm up substations and recharge backup batteries before carefully bringing circuits online one at a time.

Area officials remind people to use warming shelters

Area officials are reminding residents to use local warming centers as needed. 

While some power has returned to the region, it has not been restored everywhere. Warming centers remain open, including one at Odawa Casino, Pellston Regional Airport, Resort Township Hall, Bear Creek Township Hall, Petoskey City Hall, Shay Elementary School, Church of the Straits and Littlefield Township Hall.

Additionally, Odawa Casino and Shay Elementary School are both equipped with power to support medical devices for residents that rely on oxygen concentrators, according to a press release from the Emmet County emergency operations center.

Salvation Army offers assistance in storm aftermath

The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division is pooling resources from across the state to help areas of Northern Michigan hit by the recent ice storm.

The support includes: 

• In Petoskey, while under generator power with no running water, the Corps was able to provide food pantry items and hot meals to shelters. Some food boxes from Detroit will also be distributed to first responders and others affected in the Petoskey area. Power and internet have now been restored.
• Captain Greg Bock of The Salvation Army in Cadillac is traveling back and forth to Cheboygan to retrieve food items before they spoil and recruiting Cadillac area restaurants, who are cooking the food for free, to provide hot meals and their canteen as needed to first responders and line workers.
• Hundreds of food boxes from Detroit are on their way to Gaylord, where one shelter is housing 100-plus residents.
• Even after they lost power, The Salvation Army in Alpena was providing food items to area shelters that didn’t have enough food. Their power has now been restored, and they are providing food in Presque Isle County where most residents still have no power.
• The Salvation Army in Traverse City is preparing their mobile canteen to send to Gaylord. 
• With assistance from The Salvation Army in Bay City, teams from Plymouth are making a 260-mile round trip once a day to deliver hot meals to shelters serving hundreds in Montmorency County.

For assistance from the Salvation Army, please call 211. To donate, please text DISASTER to 24365.

Progress in power outages

As of 7:20 a.m. on Wednesday, the following energy companies were reporting outages: 

Consumers Energy was reporting 1,782 outages affecting 51,215 customers across the state.

According to a Wednesday morning press release, Consumers Energy plans to restore power to most customers by the end of Friday, but are also preparing for upcoming bad weather. 

“This has been an unusual week of back-to-back storms, but we know we have to be ready to continue doing work that people count on us to do,” said Chris Fultz, one of Consumers Energy’s officers in charge for storm response, in the release. “We encourage people today to make their own preparations and use our online outage map as a resource if the power does go out.”

You can check the outage map at consumersenergy.com/outagemap. 

DTE Energy was reporting that power was interrupted for 492 customers. 

You can check the outage map at outage.dteenergy.com/map. 

Great Lakes Energy was reporting 539 outages affecting 34,996 customers in its region. 

According to a Wednesday morning press release, Great Lakes Energy was able to return power to approximately 5,000 members Tuesday night.

"Storm damage has left many roads impassable and caused extensive harm to power infrastructure, slowing the restoration process," the release states. "GLE, in partnership with the Otsego County Road Commission, is prioritizing road clearance to ensure crews can reach affected areas as quickly as possible."

You can check the outage map at gtlakes.com/power-outages. 

Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op was reporting 32,125 customers affected by outages. 

In a Tuesday Facebook post, co-op officials reported that their substations have power flowing to them. 

“However, there is extensive damage surrounding the substations, which means we still have to make significant repairs before your lights can come back on,” the post reads. “To that end, we are actively working on our system, with line crews and tree crews working out from the substations as quickly and safely as possible. So far, we estimate that power has been restored to nearly 3,000 members.”

You can check the outage map at pieg.com/outage-center. 

Mackinac Bridge closes due to falling ice

The Mackinac Bridge is closed again Wednesday morning due to falling ice.

Hazardous falling ice conditions also closed the bridge for parts of Monday and Tuesday.

According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, there is no expected schedule for reopening. When conditions improve, the bridge will be reopened to traffic.

More information can be found at mackinacbridge.org/fares-traffic/conditions.

Power is back on in Petoskey

Electricity was restored in the City of Petoskey early Wednesday morning. According to the city's website, power has been restored to both substations. Circuits will be slowly brought online throughout the morning.

National Guard deployed to help impacted counties

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Tuesday that the Michigan National Guard would be deployed to provide more personnel and specialized equipment to help with ice storm recovery efforts in Northern Michigan. 

Whitmer also signed two executive orders to add Alcona and Antrim counties to the state of emergency declaration and to lift trucking restrictions to help expedite getting fuel and other critical supplies to the region.

“We are continuing our all-hands-on-deck approach to help families and communities impacted by the storms in Northern Michigan,” said Whitmer in a statement. “Power restoration is a top priority, and I’m grateful to our utility partners for positioning hundreds of utility workers to help get power back online as fast as possible. State and local emergency teams are on the ground, and the Michigan National Guard will join them to clear roads, keep people safe and help first responders get to where they need to go. We will get through this together.”   

DNR announces park, trail closures

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced on Tuesday that some parks, trails and facilities are closed due to effects from the ice storms. They will remain closed while damage is assessed and clean-up takes place.

The following state parks and facilities are closed to the public:

• Aloha, Burt Lake and Cheboygan state parks (Cheboygan County)
• Clear Lake State Park (Montmorency County)
• DNR Customer Service Center in Gaylord (Otsego County)
• Fisherman’s Island and Young State parks (Charlevoix County)
• Hartwick Pines State Park and Visitor Center (Crawford County)
• Negwegon State Park (Alcona and Alpena counties)
• Onaway, Thompson’s Harbor and P.H. Hoeft state parks (Presque Isle County)
• Oden State Fish Hatchery and Visitor Center (Emmet County)
• Otsego Lake State Park (Otsego County)
• Rockport Recreation Area (Alpena and Presque Isle counties)
• Wilderness and Petoskey state parks (Emmet County)

Thousands still without power mid-week

As of 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, the following energy companies were reporting outages: 

Consumers Energy was reporting 2,805 outages affecting 94,333 customers across the state.

“We appreciate the patience of our friends and neighbors these last couple of days. We want to reward that patience by doing all we can to serve people in need today,” said Chris Fultz, one of Consumers Energy’s officers in charge for the storm restoration, in a Tuesday morning press release. “With more bad weather on the way Wednesday, we’re following our game plan to restore power safely and quickly across communities.”

According to Consumers Energy officials, the company has restored power to over 60% of about 260,000 customers affected by the weekend weather. Work will continue in the hardest hit areas, particularly in ice-covered Northern Michigan, on Wednesday.

You can check the outage map at consumersenergy.com/outagemap. 

DTE Energy was reporting that power was interrupted for 1,020 customers. 

You can check the outage map at outage.dteenergy.com/map. 

Great Lakes Energy was reporting 473 outages affecting 41,613 customers in its region. 

In a Monday Facebook post, Great Lakes Energy advised customers to prepare for a five-day to multi-week outage event.

“GLE and contract crews, tree removal teams and partner cooperatives are working diligently to restore power as safely and efficiently as possible,” the post reads. “Extensive damage to trees and electrical infrastructure, along with impassable roads, are significantly delaying progress. Crews have identified hundreds of broken poles, each requiring hours to replace, while also repairing downed lines and clearing debris. Due to the scale of damage and resulting access issues, some areas have yet to be fully assessed for damage. With additional storms in the forecast, GLE remains focused on restoring service despite ongoing challenges.”

You can check the outage map at gtlakes.com/power-outages. 

Presque Isle Electric & Gas Co-Op was reporting 32,286 customers affected by outages. 

In a Monday press release, PIE&G officials said members should plan on a multi-day outage that could extend five or more days and should make alternative shelter arrangements.

“This ice storm and continued weather has not only had a widespread impact on our main distribution system to your homes and business, but it had a large impact on the transmission system which powers our substations. Many of the PIE&G substations are currently without power,” said Allan Berg, president and CEO, in the release. “Our fiber internet is also down for our service area. Our team and emergency support are working as quickly and safely as possible to remove debris and make repairs, but the damage is widespread, and full restoration of all members will take an extended period of time. Please prepare to seek warmth and shelter and please have plans for five or more days. We hope to have some of the system restored sooner, but many members will experience an extended outage. As much as we prepare for outages, having infrastructure damage to this extent will take a lot of time and resources to restore. We greatly appreciate the emergency support, our dedicated team members, and the understanding of our membership during this challenging time.”

You can check the outage map at pieg.com/outage-center. 

State of emergency

On Monday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency for Otsego, Oscoda, Montmorency, Presque Isle, Emmet, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Crawford, Mackinac and Alpena counties in order to help with response and recovery efforts.

“This morning, I’m declaring a state of emergency to get help out the door as fast as possible for Michiganders hit by the ice storm,” Whitmer said in a statement. “Yesterday, I activated our State Emergency Operations Center to coordinate our response. State and local emergency teams are already on the ground, and we will continue collaborating with local first responders, too. I want to thank everyone working hard to keep people safe. We will get through this together.” 

By declaring a state of emergency, Whitmer has made available all state resources in cooperation with local response and recovery efforts in the designated areas. The declaration provides that the Michigan State Police, Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division will coordinate state efforts. 

Outages 

As of 9:15 a.m., Consumers Energy was reporting 3,764 outages across the state, affecting 160,495 customers. 

“We understand how frustrating it is to be without power and we thank customers for their patience as our crews continue working around the clock to get the power restored," wrote Chris Fultz of Consumers in a release Monday, March 31. "Crews from four states joined with our (crews) as they encountered uprooted trees, down lines and broken poles."

Officials estimate the majority of Northern Michigan's restoration is on-track to be complete Tuesday, with the hardest hit areas back online by Wednesday. 

“The ice storm and severe thunderstorms felt across our state was damaging, but crews were able to be out in the field responding to outages. Overall, we have restored power to 75,000 customers over the last two days,” Fultz wrote in the release. “We encourage anyone who needs to travel to please keep our coworkers and their safety top of mind.”

You can check the outage map at consumersenergy.com/outagemap. 

Great Lakes Energy was reporting 422 outages on Monday, affecting 45,301 customers. Outages can be found in 15 of the cooperative’s 26 counties.

According to a release issued Monday, widespread damage to trees and electric infrastructure is slowing progress, with many roads still impassable. 

“Crews have already identified hundreds of broken poles, and many areas remain inaccessible,” the release read. “Replacing poles — a process that takes several hours — along with repairing downed wires and clearing fallen trees, is contributing to the extended restoration timeline. GLE is also monitoring forecasts for additional storms this week.”

You can check the outage map at gtlakes.com/power-outages. 

Presque Isle Electric and Gas Co-Op was reporting 32,233 customers without power at 9:20 a.m. Monday. All available crews and emergency assistance from contractors and mutual aid from around the state are working to restore power. 

“This storm is unlike anything we have experienced,” wrote President and CEO Allan Berg in a release Sunday, March 30. “While we diligently prepare for any weather event, this event is extreme. It only takes a quarter of an inch of ice to cause damage, and we have areas with over half an inch of ice or more.

"The lines can fall when this happens, which causes further damage and outages. We are doing everything we can to handle emergencies while keeping our crews and the public safe. We expect this outage to extend through several days and encourage our members to seek shelter and plan accordingly. Please allow our crews to do what they do best while they safely restore power to the community. We greatly appreciate everyone’s understanding during this time.”

You can check the outage map at pieg.com/outage-center. 

DTE Energy was reporting 21,913 customers across the state without power on Monday.

According to DTE officials, they are estimating 95% of customers will be restored by the end of the day Monday.

You can check the outage map at outage.dteenergy.com/map. 

Some cities in the region are experiencing widespread outages. 

For example, the city of Petoskey was still in total power loss as of 9:30 a.m. Monday.

According to the city’s website, the first outage occurred around 8 p.m. Saturday and impacted about 50% of the city and associated electrical service area. Another substation went down at approximately 8:30 a.m. Sunday, resulting in total power loss. City officials do not have an estimate for when power may be restored. 

(This story has been updated to add new information.)

— Contact Jillian Fellows at jfellows@petoskeynews.com.