Consumers Energy crews are working to restore power to Michigan customers following an ice storm that caused outages across communities from Big Rapids to Mount Pleasant to Midland and Standish. Nearly 500 crews have been deployed to restore electricity, with the company aiming to have service restored by sunrise Saturday. Consumers Energy is also preparing for another storm expected Monday, which could bring winds over 50 mph and cause further disruptions. The utility urges the public to stay alert to roadside crews, avoid downed power lines, and follow generator safety guidelines to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. Customers can check outage status and sign up for alerts on the Consumers Energy website.

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