Storm and Outage Details

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Nearly 84% of affected Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) customers have been restored following yesterday’s storms, with approximately 2,200 customers remaining. Most are expected to be restored by 11 p.m. tonight, with many customers receiving power before then.
• I&M’s more than 1,000-member restoration team is in Muncie, South Bend and southwest Michigan and will work until all customers have power.
• I&M understands how disruptive a power outage can be and we’re thankful for your patience as we work safely and quickly.
• Customers should use the I&M app and enroll in text/email alerts for the fastest updates and estimated restoration times.

SITUATION:

Restoring power safely and quickly remains I&M’s top priority as we continue to work around the clock. Our more than 1,000-member storm restoration team has successfully got the lights back on for nearly 84% of affected customers – with 2,200 customers remaining without power. Most customers are expected to be restored by 11 p.m. tonight, with many receiving power before then.

Crews are working in Muncie, South Bend and southwest Michigan where strong winds uprooted trees and caused limbs to fall into power lines, especially given the saturated ground.So far, our team has found 38 broken or damaged poles and 243 spans of downed wires in Indiana and in Michigan there were 29 broken or damaged poles and 93 spans of downed wires.

We know an extended power outage is inconvenient. We appreciate the patience and messages of gratitude we’re receiving as we work safely to restore power.

BY THE NUMBERS:

Outages as of 12:30 p.m.
Total: 2,211

• Muncie: 805
• South Bend:1,138

• Buchanan: 77
• Three Rivers: 165

• Indiana: 243
• Michigan: 93

• Indiana: 38
• Michigan: 29

RESTORATION UPDATES:

The quickest way to stay updated on restoration times is through the I&M app and text/email alerts. The app shows outage details for your home and business, and text or email alerts will send you estimated restoration times. Customers can download and enroll in alerts here.

Customers can also check outage status anytime at IndianaMichiganPower.com/OutageMap.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Watch out for downed wires. Stay away from downed power lines and anything it may be touching or is hidden by debris – like a fence or a tree. Report any hazard to I&M at 1-800-311-4634 or to local police.
• Be Alert. Trees could fall or drop limbs at any moment. Be alert and look around and up.
• Give crews space. If you see an I&M crew, please give them enough space to work and do not try to ask them questions. They are working with and near dangerous equipment.
• Some traffic lights are out. If a stoplight isn’t working, treat it as a stop sign. Take it slow on the road.
• Use generators safely. Connect all appliances directly to the generator. Don’t connect the generator's electrical output to any home or building electrical circuits. Don’t use gas-powered generators in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, like inside a garage or a home.
• For more safety tips, visit IndianaMichiganPower.com/Weather.