Downed Power Lines Cause Road Closure and Outage
Downed power lines have led to a road closure and power outage Monday morning in Georgetown Township, Michigan.
Details of the Incident
The outage affected just over a thousand residents in the area around Bauer Road near 20th Avenue, including Jenison High School and Jenison Junior High School. The incident occurred around 4:14 a.m., according to deputies from the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office (OCSO).
Road Closure and Repairs
Bauer Road, between 20th Avenue and Lamplight Drive, remains closed while crews from Consumers Energy work on repairs.
Consumers Energy estimated the restoration of power around 10:45 a.m.
Weather Conditions Impacting the Area
Lake effect snow is expected to intensify this afternoon and evening, causing rapidly changing road conditions and significantly reduced visibility.
"A little over a thousand residents in the area of Bauer Road near 20th Avenue as well as Jenison High School and Jenison Junior High School are without power after downed power lines Monday morning around 4:14 a.m." — Ottawa County Sheriff's Office Deputies
Author's summary: Downed power lines caused a significant outage and road closure in Georgetown Township, with harsh weather expected to complicate conditions this afternoon.
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