Storm cleanup underway in Muskegon County after many lose power [Video]

MUSKEGON COUNTY, Mich. — Muskegon County officials said Wednesday they were able to get the power restored to more than 100,000 customers Wednesday, but there is a lot of work that still needs to be done.

“We know that the loss of energy is significant and brings many challenges. That was very apparent today,” said Norman Kapala, Vice President of Operations at Consumers Energy.

After storms ripped through Muskegon County Tuesday morning, the cleanup continues.

“Fire crews are diligently working out in the communities again, assessing the damage, assessing what the needs are, and reporting it back to emergency management. We will continue to do that until every hazard is mitigated and taken care of,” said Bob Gagnon, Norton Shores Fire Chief.

The storm’s destruction left behind damaged homes, broken trees and downed lines throughout Muskegon County.

“Lots of power lines down everywhere. Tree limbs are blocking the roads. You can’t go straight from point A …

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