12/24/13 - Nearly four days after an ice storm moved across the state, more than 5,000 Livingston County homes and businesses remain without power, with many facing a darkened Christmas holiday. DTE Energy reports that approximately 2,000 of their customers in Livingston County are still without power, but most are expected to see restoration by late tonight with crews working 16-hour shifts to restore power. Nearly 450 linemen from utilities in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio are assisting with restoration efforts. Consumers Energy, meanwhile, says they still have about 3,300 county customers without electricity and most of them will not be restored until later this week, possibly even as late as Saturday. Consumer officials advise those who lose electricity for an extended period of time can dial 2-1-1 to receive emergency shelter information or to request assistance. (JK)
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