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DTE power outage leaves Metro Detroit seniors without electricity for days
A power outage caused by Friday's storms left thousands of Metro Detroit seniors without electricity for days, with over 20,000 customers still affected by Tuesday. Seniors reported no contact from DTE Energy despite claims of prioritizing vulnerable customers, leading to concerns about food spoilage and mobility issues in buildings without elevators. DTE cited unexpected storm timing as a challenge in mobilizing crews.
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