JACKSON, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Consumers Energy officials say they are preparing for what they call “a significant weather event” that’s expected to sweep across the state Wednesday and Thursday.
The utility says their line workers and other field crews are standing by to be deployed into impacted communities, and they are gathering trucks and essential materials to assist with any restoration efforts.
“We expect this storm to deliver strong winds and a wintery mix over the next couple of days, and we want our customers to know that Consumers Energy is ready,” said Norm Kapala, Consumers Energy’s vice president of grid operations restoration and work management. “Our crews are prepared to respond quickly and restore power as safely and efficiently as possible, especially with the Thanksgiving holiday.”
Communities are expected to be impacted by widespread strong winds and accumulating snow across the Lower Peninsula Wednesday and Thursday. Several inches of snow are anticipated to accumulate along and west of U.S. 127. Blowing and drifting snow could reduce visibility and create tough travel conditions.
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