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Aftermath

Focus shifts to restoring power

This west end resident was doing Sunday what a lot of people in Superiorland were doing: digging out from what, perhaps, was the worst winter storm of the season — so far. (Photo courtesy of Victoria Frailing)

By Journal Staff

MARQUETTE — As clean-up and power restoration efforts continue across the Upper Peninsula following the weekend’s winter storm, several counties are still experiencing significant power outages.

Below are the current estimated number of outages for areas most affected:

• Chippewa County: 1,021 customers without power

• Mackinac County: 6,647 customers without power

• Schoolcraft County: 152 customers without power

• Delta: 92 customers without power

• Dickinson County: 6,055 customers without power

• Iron County: 209 customers without power

• Menominee County: 3,918 customers without power

Restoration times may be lengthy due to the extensive damage caused by the storm. If residents are without power, please plan accordingly and take the necessary precautions to stay warm and safe.

For those in need of warmth or shelter, several warming centers are available in multiple locations throughout the U.P.

Here is a list below more details on where to find assistance.

Warming Centers & Shelters:

• Sault Ste. Marie: Chippewa-Luce-Mackinac Community Action Resource Authority

Address: Avery Square, 510 Ashmun St., Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783

Phone: 906-259-0156 (Information Only)

• Raber: Raber Township Hall

Address: 16315 M-48, Goetzville, MI 49736

• St. Ignace: Little Bear East Arena

Address: 275 Marquette St., St Ignace, MI 49781

Phone: 906-643-3391

• Engadine: Garfield Township Hall

Address: N6760 M117, Engadine, MI 49827

Phone: 906-643-3391

Marquette: Room at the Inn – Warming Center

Address: 447 West Washington St., Marquette, MI 49855

Phone: 906-225-1521 (Main)

Anyone who seeks additional resources can call 2-1-1. This easy-to-remember number connects to key community services, including warming centers, shelters, food assistance, and more.

An Upper Peninsula directory online for additional services can also be accessed at: 2-1-1 Michigan U.P. Directory

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