UPDATE: Areas of Upper Peninsula Experience Power Outages Monday
Several areas in the Upper Peninsula are facing power outages Monday afternoon, with Houghton County reporting the most significant impact.
Outage Overview
- Approximately 20,000 outages were reported across Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties.
- Houghton County has the highest number of outages according to UPPCO’s outage map.
- The outages affect parts of the Western Upper Peninsula within UPPCO’s service area.
Causes and Response
UPPCO attributes the outages to issues with the transmission infrastructure delivering electricity to their system.
The company stated, “Power is actively being restored.” They also noted high call volumes and website traffic may cause longer wait times and access issues.
Customer Guidance
To report outages, customers are advised to use the UPPCO customer portal or email [email protected].
Additional Information
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Power Status Update
Power has since been restored to the affected areas.
Author’s summary: Multiple counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula experienced roughly 20,000 power outages Monday, mostly in Houghton County, with ongoing restoration efforts coordinated by UPPCO.
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