by Cindy Hecht | Nov 29, 2023 | Downed Wire Safety, Your Power
There’s no getting into the holiday spirit quite like decorating your home with bright lights and festive decorations. But before you break out the boughs of holly, there are a few safety precautions you should be aware of. Grab a cup of hot cocoa and read these five...
by Kaitlynn Riley | Aug 11, 2022 | Downed Wire Safety, Your Power
It may be the season of wicked witches, creepy crawlers and ghoulish goblins, but they aren’t the only things that can cause a good scare this time of year. The real monsters are the electrical dangers that can occur as the spooky season sets in. As you enjoy the fall...
by DTE Social Media Team | Dec 2, 2021 | People, Your Neighborhood, Your Power
The holidays are among us, and it’s time to get in the holiday spirit. This means it’s time to sing holiday carols and drape your home with bright lights and holiday-themed decorations. While decorating can be fun and joyful, there are safety precautions to be aware...
by Madison Hurley | Nov 24, 2021 | Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Rochester Hills
Overhead DTE crews responded to a leaning pole on S Adams Road. Strong winds from recent severe weather contributed to the pole’s leaning position. A new pole and transformer were both installed first so the crew could transfer over primary and secondary lines. You...
by Farah Fayz | Nov 23, 2021 | Oakland County, Reliability Work Updates, Southfield
One of our crews was out in Southfield working to restore power to customers early last week. Here they are pictured tagging a cable pole, which lets other line workers know not to approach that line because someone is performing work on it. This is one of...
