Storm and Outage Details

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is monitoring forecasts and preparing for a significant snowstorm across the service area as most of our communities could see at least 8-inches or more of snow, possibly contributing to power outages. I&M will restore service as safely and quickly as weather and road conditions allow.
• The combination of snow amounts and wet consistency of the snow in some areas may cause power outages. Heavy wet snow could accumulate on trees – causing branches to fall into roadways or onto power lines. Also, the frequency of vehicles sliding off the road into power poles, causing outages, increases during winter weather. Please use caution if you need to be on the road.
• I&M understands a power outage during cold and snowy conditions is not convenient. That’s why we’ve been working to improve reliability and reduce outages throughout our service territory by replacing aging poles and power lines, using smart meter data to identify potential issues, and trimming trees and branches that can cause damage to power lines.
• I&M customers are encouraged to prepare. Make sure phones are charged and batteries, water and medications are on hand.
• Customers should connect with I&M and download the I&M app to report outages and monitor their account - IndianaMichiganPower.com/App and enroll in text and email alerts at IndianaMichiganPower.com/Alerts.

SAFETY TIPS

• Downed power lines. Stay away from any downed wires and report them to I&M with a phone call to 1-800-311-4634 or to your local police department.
• Be careful around debris and fences. Fallen limbs, snow accumulations and other debris can hide downed power lines, and a downed line may be contacting a fence out of line of sight. Trees covered in ice and snow could fall or drop limbs at any moment, please look up.
• We urge the general public not to approach our crews. For your safety and ours, please do not approach I&M employees and contractors working to restore power.
• When using a generator, connect all appliances directly to the generator. Don’t connect the generator's electrical output to any home or building electrical circuits. Don’t use gas-powered generators in enclosed or partially enclosed spaces, like inside a garage or a home.
• Use space heaters and electric blankets safely. Never leave a space heater or electric blanket unattended. Turn it off when you’re not home or if you’re sleeping. Do not use a heater or electric blanket if wires are frayed or damaged.
• For more safety tips, visit IndianaMichiganPower.com/Weather.