UPDATE: Areas of UP Experience Power Outages Monday
Several areas across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula faced significant power outages on Monday afternoon. Houghton County reported the highest number of affected customers.
Extent of the Outages
According to the Upper Peninsula Power Company (UPPCO), approximately 20,000 outages were concentrated in Baraga, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette, and Ontonagon counties. The issue was linked to transmission infrastructure delivering power to UPPCO’s grid.
Restoration Efforts
Power has been restored, according to UPPCO’s latest update.
UPPCO reported that restoration efforts were ongoing while crews worked to stabilize service in the impacted regions.
Customer Communication
The company noted high call volumes and website traffic that could cause delays in response times.
For faster service, UPPCO advised customers to report issues through their customer portal or by emailing [email protected].
Additional Information
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Author’s Summary
Power outages across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula disrupted thousands, with Houghton County hit hardest before restoration was successfully completed by UPPCO.