Brian Calka

Seniors at a Dearborn apartment building endured a multi-day power outage following a storm, leading to spoiled food, heat exposure, and lack of water. Local and state leaders, including Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and DTE Energy officials, addressed the crisis, with critics condemning DTE's response and compensation as insufficient.

DTE power outages following Friday's storms have left thousands of Downriver businesses without electricity for days, causing significant financial losses. Business owners like Krissy McGuire and Terrence Bevins reported closures, lost wages, and discarded inventory totaling nearly $8,000. DTE acknowledged the urgency but provided no clear timeline for restoration.

DTE Energy faced customer frustration over widespread power outages caused by recent storms, with complaints about insufficient $42 outage credits and delayed food spoilage compensation. The company explained its restoration prioritization process, focusing on safety hazards and critical facilities first, and projected full power restoration by Tuesday. Candee Smith, a customer whose power was restored Sunday, expressed dissatisfaction with DTE’s leadership despite acknowledging crews’ efforts.

Tens of thousands of DTE customers in metro Detroit remain without power four days after a storm caused widespread outages. DTE crews, including those from other states, prioritize restoring power to critical facilities and areas with the largest outages. The utility expects 95% of customers to regain electricity by Monday evening.

More than 79,000 metro Detroit residents remain without power over 48 hours after Friday's storms, which damaged thousands of power lines and trees. DTE Energy reported ongoing restoration efforts, with some areas expected to regain power by Tuesday, while local authorities provided relief for vulnerable populations.