[Music] hey everyone welcome to my latest video on the DTE outage map if you're dealing with power issues or just want to stay in the loop about outages in your area you're in the right place today I'll guide you through how to use the DTE outage map what info it provides and how to stay updated on power restoration efforts first off let's check out the DTE outage map itself this map is a handy tool from DTE Energy that helps you track current power outages across their service area you can find it on the DTE Energy website or through their mobile app when you open the map you'll notice different colors and icons showing the status of outages for instance red areas usually indicate active outages while gray might mean the power's been restored you can zoom in for a closer look at specific neighborhoods or streets to see if you're affected just enter your address in the search bar or navigate to your area on the map the map gives realtime updates on the number of customers affected and estimated restoration times this is super useful during major storms or widespread outages because it helps you understand the impact and what to expect now the DTE outage map also shows you the progress of repair efforts you can see how crews are working to restore power and get estimated times for when electricity might be back on it's a good idea to check the map regularly especially if you're dealing with a prolonged outage if you're not currently experiencing an outage but want to stay informed you can sign up for notifications through the DTE Energy website or app this way you'll get alerts about outages in your area restoration updates and other relevant info need immediate assistance or have questions about your outage contact DTE Energy's customer service directly their reps can give you more detailed info and help with any specific concerns one important thing to remember during power outages is to stay safe avoid using candles and instead rely on flashlight keep refrigerators and freezers closed to preserve your food and if you have medical equipment that needs electricity make sure you have a backup plan I hope this guide helps you navigate the DTE outage map and stay informed during power outages don't forget to like comment and subscribe for more updates and useful info stay safe and stay connected