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Monday's storm damage causes multiple power outages

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Damage from Monday’s storms have caused multiple power outages throughout West Michigan.

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Damage from Monday's storm in Clarksville

According to Consumers Energy, as of 5 a.m. Tuesday, more than 120,000 customers are without power to the east of a line from Holland to Grand Rapids.

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Marantha Church, Holland

In Grand Haven, wind speeds were reported at 45 mph. Holland reported that wind speeds were at 66 mph and Ottawa reported it at 56 mph.

Trampoline blown away by storms

Wind speeds at the Gerald R. Ford International Airport were reported at 58 mph. Kalamazoo reported wind speeds at 53 mph and Portage reported 53 mph. In Jamestown, wind speeds were reported at 56 mph and Vickburg reported 50+ mph winds.

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Monday's storm damage.

In Kalamazoo, multiple trees are reported as down, and are blocking roads. A church in Kalamazoo was also damaged.

Storms cause widespread damage, knocks out power for thousands

Calhoun reports that multiple trees and power lines are down as a result of the storm and several roads wee blocked.

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Battle Creek

Three Rivers reports that trees are down cross the city.

In Holland, branches are reported down across the city, including the Hope College campus. Trees are also down on Waverly and Chicago Drive. On Butternut Drive, there is a down high voltage line.

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Storm aftermath at Hope College.
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Hope College

Consumers Energy reported that more than 100 crews would be working through Monday night to assess the damage and begin restoration efforts for customers. After the damage is assessed, Consumers Energy will be able to determine when power will be res

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Holland Lakeshore

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Consumers Energy also said that people should stay at least 25 feet away from downed power lines. Children and pets should also be kept away. Downed power lines can be reported by to Consumers Energy at 800-477-5050. They can also be reported by calling 9-1-1.

"Mother Nature's latest storm certainly packed a punch, knocking down trees, limbs, and hundreds of power lines," said Greg Salisbury, one of Consumers Energy's Officers in charge for the storm event. "We were prepared for this storm, though, and our crews will be working around the clock to get the power back on for our friends and neighbors as quickly and as safely as possible. We are grateful for their patience and understanding."

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