Consumers Energy: Upcoming Planned Power Outage

FLINT, Mich. — Consumers Energy has notified the City of Flint and Flint Township of a planned power outage that will affect parts of Flint and Flint Township late Monday evening, October 6, and into the morning of October 7.

Outage Details:

• Start Time: Monday, October 6 at approximately 11:30 p.m.
• End Time: Tuesday, October 7 at approximately 7:30 a.m.
• Backup Date: Tuesday night, October 7, if work cannot proceed as scheduled
• Affected Area: South of the Flint River, north of Corunna Road, east of I-75, and west of Springer Avenue
• Customers Impacted: Approximately 2,900
• McLaren Flint Hospital: Will remain unaffected

Consumers Energy crews conduct critical repairs at the Ballenger Substation. According to the company, this work is necessary to prevent a larger, unplanned outage and includes permanent repairs to grounding equipment and other reliability upgrades.

“We understand this work will have an impact on many people who count on us, but it’s important that we do this work now to prevent a power outage that we can’t plan for,” Consumers Energy said in a statement, adding that they are actively notifying affected customers.

Customers with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Consumers Energy at 1-800-477-5050.