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MARQUETTE -- The village of L'Anse announced Thursday that it has scheduled a power outage for Saturday evening for emergency repairs to a major electrical transmission line.
The power outage for several parts of Baraga County is slated to run from 8 p.m. Saturday until 7 a.m. Sunday.
According to a Thursday morning Facebook post from Village Manager Robert A. LaFave, the village of L'Anse received word Thursday morning that the American Transmission Company has scheduled the repairs in order to avoid a major interruption of power in the future.
"It is completely out of the village's control," LaFave said in the post. "ATC says that if they don't get this work done immediately it could cause an even longer outage. We wanted to get this information out as soon as possible."
LaFave said in the Facebook post that the impacted area extends far beyond L'Anse itself, with Aura, Skanee, Herman and several other Baraga County communities being impacted by the planned outage.
In response to the announcement, Baraga County Emergency Management released a statement outlining several safety precautions for residents who may be concerned about a power outage during winter months.
"It's crucial to take necessary precautions to ensure the safety of yourself and your loved ones," the release said.
The release recommends the following steps:
≤ use an alternative heating source: if you have access to a fireplace, wood stove or generator.
≤ ensure proper ventilation when using alternative heating sources to prevent the buildup of carbon monoxide.
≤ dress in warm layers and use blankets and limit your time spentin unheated rooms in your house.
≤ if you have elderly or vulnerable individuals in your neighborhood, check on them to ensure they have adequate heating and assistance if needed.
≤ be cautious with candles and keep them away from flammable materials.
≤ stay updated with local news for any developments related to the outage.
Randy Crouch can be reached at 906-228-2500, ext. 570. His email address is rcrouch@miningjournal.net.