date August 28th 2024 location Detroit Michigan in response to recent severe weather events affecting the Greater Detroit area DTE Energy has activated its outage map tool providing real-time information on power outages and restoration efforts this interactive map accessible via DTE Energy website and mobile app is designed to keep customers informed during widespread power disruptions as of this morning thousands of customers across Southeast Michigan have been impacted by power outages due to last night's thunderstorms which brought heavy rain and strong winds dte's outage map has become an essential tool for residents allowing them to see the scope of outages in their area track the status of restoration Crews and get estimated times for power restoration the outage map features color-coded areas indicating the severity of outages with updates provided every 15 minutes to ensure accuracy customers can zoom in on specific neighborhoods to see detailed information including the number of affected households and the cause of the outage if known DTE has also integrated a reporting feature allowing customers to notify the company of an outage if it hasn't already been detected DTE Energy has stated that it is deployed deploying all available Crews to restore power as quickly as possible in a press release the company emphasized its commitment to customer safety and communication urging residents to stay clear of down power lines and to report any hazards immediately customers can access the DTE outage map online or download the DTE Energy app to stay informed during the ongoing weather related disruptions DTE Energy encourages all customers to prepare for possible extended outages and to follow updates via their official communication channels for more information visit DTE Energy's official website or follow their social media accounts for the latest updates on restoration efforts