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‘Thank you for your patience’: DTE president addresses customers still waiting for power
By Jenny Sherman at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 6, 2026
· 2 min read
As of 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, there were more than 81,000 DTE Energy customers still without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.DTE’s Outage Map shows widespread outages remaining throughout Metro Detroit , with a Storm Update from the company stating its “Storm Res...
Key takeaway Monday morning, there were more than 81,000 DTE Energy customers still without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.
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The prolonged power outages affecting over 81,000 DTE Energy customers across Southeast Michigan have significant implications for local residents, particularly those who rely on electricity for medical equipment or have limited access to alternative sources of power. As DTE works to restore service, the community's most vulnerable members, such as the elderly and young families, may face increased hardship. The economic impact of the outages should also not be overlooked, as local businesses that have been forced to close temporarily will likely suffer financial losses. With DTE's Storm Response Team working to restore 95% of impacted customers by the end of the day, residents will be watching closely to see if the utility company meets its deadline, and what support will be available to those who remain without power. The city's response to the outages will be a key factor in mitigating the effects of the storm and supporting affected residents.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As of 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, there were more than 81,000 DTE Energy customers still without power across Southeast Michigan following Friday’s severe storms.DTE’s Outage Map shows widespread outages remaining throughout Metro Detroit, with a Storm Update from the company stating its “Storm Res...
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