are you prepared for a sudden blackout Michigan sure wasn't severe thunderstorms and extreme heat have left over 380,000 Michigan residents without electricity with over two dozen counties affected this is a Statewide crisis DTE Energy is scrambling with 800 extra workers to restore power but it's a Race Against Time the national weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch impacting over 8 million people across the Midwest including major cities like Chicago if you're in the path of these stor Ms prepare now charge your devices secure your property and stay informed don't let the darkness catch you off guard