local
Dearborn seniors suffered for days without power, state and city leaders calling for action
By Megan Lee at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
The power at a senior apartment building in Dearborn came back on Monday evening, but residents at St. Sarkis say they suffered for days."It was horrible," Donna Romero said. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Dearborn seniors suffered for days without power, state and city leaders calling for...
Key takeaway And I don't think I have a whole lot more 4ths coming," Romero said.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The ordeal at St. Sarkis senior apartment building in Dearborn has raised concerns about the vulnerability of the city's elderly population during power outages. With many residents relying on medical equipment and struggling with mobility issues, the loss of power and water for days is a stark reminder of the need for more robust support systems. Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud's description of the situation as "a prison" for residents underscores the urgency of addressing this issue. As Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib suggests, putting senior power on a separate grid could be a potential solution to prevent such crises in the future. The city and state leaders' calls for action, including Abbas Alawieh's demand for real answers from DTE, will likely lead to a closer examination of the utility company's response to outages and its impact on vulnerable communities like Dearborn's seniors.
About this story
Original reporting by WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News . The Detroit surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 3 min
Get more The Detroit stories like this
Free weekly briefing covering local and other local news. Curated by our editorial team. No spam.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy . Unsubscribe anytime.
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? The power at a senior apartment building in Dearborn came back on Monday evening, but residents at St. Sarkis say they suffered for days."It was horrible," Donna Romero said. Watch Megan Lee's video report below: Dearborn seniors suffered for days without power, state and city leaders calling for...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 7, 2026 by WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News and curated for The Detroit readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Megan Lee at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News. To learn more about how The Detroit selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from The Detroit, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter