Consumers Energy to perform overnight outage for 384 Mt. Pleasant area customers for substation upgrades
Consumers Energy has announced that power will be interrupted for about three hours to 384 homes and businesses in the Mt. Pleasant area starting at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, with service expected to be restored by roughly 4:45 a.m.
The outage is necessary to complete critical upgrades to equipment at a local substation. Officials say the work is essential for safety and reliability, and the company has arranged the overnight timing to minimize impact on customers.
The affected area generally spans north of Pickard Street, south of East Baseline Road, east of South Crawford Road, and west of U.S. 127. Customers with questions or concerns can call 800-477-5050.
What to expect and how to prepare
– The outage will occur overnight to limit disruption during the day.
– Have mobile phones charged and keep devices powered in case of emergency notifications.
– Keep refrigerators and freezers closed as much as possible to preserve food.
– If you rely on medical equipment that requires power, consider a backup plan or contact your healthcare provider for guidance.
– For updates or changes to the outage timing, monitor communications from Consumers Energy and their official channels.
Context and outlook
Planned outages of this kind are common when utilities replace or upgrade aging equipment to boost safety and reliability. Consumers Energy emphasizes the temporary nature of the interruption and its aim to protect both customers and crews during the upgrade work. The company thanks customers for their patience and understanding as the improvements are completed.
Summary
A planned overnight outage will affect 384 Mt. Pleasant area customers from 1:30 to 4:45 a.m. Thursday to upgrade a local substation. The company stresses safety and reliability gains from the upgrades and provides a contact number for any questions.