More than 230K in the dark due to storms

DETROIT – Severe weather is moving through Southeast Michigan on Monday afternoon, with some scattered power outages being reported in the area.

As of 9:30 p.m. on Monday, more than 230,000 were without power in Southeast Michigan

according to DTE Energy. That’s nearly 11% of the entire service area without power.

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More than 160,000 Consumers Energy customers were without power in West and Mid-Michigan.

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Safety tips during a storm

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Stay at least 20 feet away from downed power lines

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Be extremely cautious near metal fences,

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Never cross yellow barrier tape.

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Never drive across downed power lines.

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A live power line may spark and whip around as it looks for a ground.

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Cable or telephone lines can be energized if they come in contact with electrical lines.

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Never use a portable generator inside a home or business.

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Never use a portable generator inside a home or business.

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