I&M Crews Restore Majority of Storm Outages Overnight

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• Crews worked through the night to restore power to most of the customers affected by yesterday's storms and severe wind gusts - especially in the Elkhart, South Bend and southwest Michigan service areas.
• We appreciate our customers' patience as crews work as quickly and safely as they can to address remaining outages. I&M's restoration experts expect to have customers restored today, pending additional weather and any unforeseen situations.
• As of 8:00 a.m., about 90% of customers have been restored.
• Approximately 900 customers are still without power, down from the peak of 7,983.

I&M's service territory will be under a heat advisory today, which will impact how employees and contractors are able to carry out restoration work. If customers see crews sitting in trucks or not actively working, please know our employees are taking scheduled breaks to hydrate and avoid heat-related illnesses so they can continue providing safe and reliable power to the homes and businesses we serve.

With hot and humid conditions continuing through this evening, I&M's storm restoration team is monitoring the potential for more severe weather and is proactively preparing to respond if additional outages occur.

RESTORATION UPDATES:

Crews expect to have customers who were affected by last night's storms restored today, barring any additional weather or unforeseen situations.

The best way to stay updated on restoration times is through the I&M app and text/email alerts. The app shows outage details for your home and business, and text or email alerts will send you estimated restoration times. Customers can download and enroll in alerts here.

Customers can also check outage status anytime at IndianaMichiganPower.com/OutageMap.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• Watch out for downed wires. Stay away from downed power lines and anything it may be touching or is hidden by debris - like a fence or a tree. Report any hazard to I&M at 1-800-311-4634 or to local police.
• Be Alert. Trees could fall or drop limbs at any moment. Be alert and look around and up.
• Give crews space. If you see an I&M crew, please give them enough space to work and do not try to ask them questions. They are working with and near dangerous equipment.
• Some traffic lights are out. If a stoplight isn't working, treat it as a stop sign. Take it slow on the road.
• Use generators safely. 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.
• For more safety tips, visit IndianaMichiganPower.com/Weather.