Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is monitoring the weather and preparing for freezing rain expected in our area Wednesday evening through Thursday morning. Light ice accumulations of up to 0.2" are expected across our service area. Ice accumulations over a quarter inch can weigh down trees, power lines and cause power outages.
WEATHER PREPARATION EFFORTS:
- I&M's Storm Response Team monitors forecasts and potential impacts to our electrical equipment and customers. The team adapts and forms a plan to respond quickly to outages.
- I&M has employees and business partners in Indiana and Michigan ready to respond promptly and safely should customers lose service.
- Crews have the necessary cold weather gear to safely work in winter conditions.
- Service trucks are fueled and stocked to respond to any outage situation.
STAY CONNECTED:
I&M is committed to keeping our customers informed. Customers can stay up to date with the latest information specific to their account with the following:
SAFETY MESSAGES:
Please pay attention to several safety precautions:
- Make an Emergency Kit: Have a bag with emergency items including non-perishable food, water, a flashlight, fresh batteries, a battery-powered radio or television, a portable cell phone charging bank, a blanket or sleeping bag, a first-aid kit, and any necessary medications.
- Líneas eléctricas caídas. Stay away from any downed wires and report them to I&M. You can contact I&M by calling 1-800-311-4634, report on our aplicación o sitio, o puede llamar al 911.
- Los accidentes automovilísticos son una causa muy común de apagones, especialmente cuando los caminos están cubiertos de hielo. Evite conducir hasta que las condiciones del camino sean favorables.
- When using a generator, connect all appliances directly to the generator. No conecte la salida eléctrica del generador a ningún circuito eléctrico de la casa o del edificio. No utilice generadores de gasolina en espacios total o parcialmente cerrados, como dentro de un garaje o casa.
- For more safety tips visit IndianaMichiganPower.com/safety/storms/.