At this time, service has been restored to all residential customers affected by the recent winter storm.
If you are still without power, please call our main office (906) 228-0300
Restoration efforts continue as we work through the final outages following the recent winter storm.
Heavy snowfall and snowdrifts have made access to some areas challenging, but efforts to clear roads are underway, and progress is being made so our crews can reach impacted equipment.
We plan to have another update later this evening.
We currently stand at 34 customers without power across 11 separate outages.
The good news is that the weather has calmed down, specifically the wind, and roads are continuing to be cleared, helping our crews access affected areas.
Steady progress was made through the night, with those efforts continuing into today. Crews will continue working towards full restoration of all customers affected by the outages.
If crews are working on the roadside, please slow down and give them plenty of space.
We appreciate your understanding as we continue these efforts.
We will be providing another update this afternoon.
Due to continuing inclement weather, our front office (Billing office) will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17th.
Although our front office is closed for the day, our line workers and distribution crews continue restoration efforts until power is restored to all affected customers.
If you experience an interruption in service, please use one of the following ways to report it:
– Call (906) 228-0300
– Text “OUT” to (906) 228-0300 (your cell number must be on your account)
– Report through the SmartHub Mobile App (available for Apple and Android) or online at https://mblp.org/billing/#smarthub
(Marquette, MI) MBLP Outage Update – 5:00pm
Restoration efforts remain ongoing across our service territory as crews continue working to restore power following the severe winter weather. High winds, whiteout conditions, and access challenges caused by heavy snowfall are making restoration efforts difficult in many areas.
Field crews have been working to assess damage and restore service when and where it can be done safely. Near-record snow has made reaching certain locations challenging, particularly in rural areas and along lines that are not easily accessible from the roadside.
While this storm shares similarities with past winter weather events, every storm and restoration effort presents unique challenges. High winds and trees contacting utility lines continue to be one of the primary causes of outages. Fortunately, the lighter snow has helped reduce the amount of tree limbs weighing down lines, which can occur during heavier, wetter snowfall.
Safety remains the top priority throughout restoration efforts. The safety of the community, as well as our line workers and employees, is always at the forefront of the decisions made during storm restoration efforts. Crews continue to work as conditions allow and will remain focused on restoring service safely.
At this time, it is difficult to determine exactly what conditions overnight may bring or precisely when all outages will be restored. Restoration efforts will continue as conditions allow, and until every affected customer has power restored. However, ongoing high winds and near-record snowfall are creating access challenges, making it possible that some customers may not have service restored until tomorrow.
Customers are reminded to stay clear of any downed utility lines. If you encounter a downed line, never approach the line or the surrounding area. A utility line can remain energized without showing any visible signs. Stay back and call 911 as soon as possible.
At this time, the next update is expected to be shared tomorrow morning, unless conditions significantly change.