We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.

We're experiencing intermittent issues with customers checking and reporting outages. We're sorry for any inconvenience & ask that you try again if you receive an error message the first time.

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As of: 4:42 AM, 11/21/24

Safety

We work to keep you safe around natural gas and electricity — two key sources of power and heat in Michigan.

Safety Around Lines


Learn how to be safe around Consumers Energy power and natural gas lines
Safe Digging
How to dig safely, whether planting a tree or digging a foundation.
Construction Safety
See vital safety standards for construction around electric and natural gas lines.
Pipeline Safety
Learn about the precautions we take when working on the natural gas infrastructure.

Safety at Home


Safety in Your Home

If you smell natural gas (a rotten egg odor) or think there’s a leak, please do the following:

  • Leave the area right away.
  • Go to a safe place, preferably in the fresh air.
  • Don’t try to locate the source of the leak.
  • Don’t use an electric device, even cell phones.

When safely outside, call 9-1-1 first, then call us at 800-477-5050.

Learn more about natural gas safety in your community in our Natural Gas Pipeline Safety Guide.

Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning


Important steps to protect you and your family

  1. Install a CO alarm
  2. Never use a generator indoors at home or work.
  3. Inspect your furnace every year
    • Change air filters at least every other month
  4. Be sure your chimney and vent pipes are not blocked with any objects.
  5. Never use a gas stove or a charcoal grill to heat your home.

More Safety Information


Support and Backup for Life Support Equipment

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Information for Emergency Officials

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