A massive power outage in Michigan is still keeping the Sombra ferry docked.
“Bluewater Ferry should open by 2:30 p.m. (on Saturday) due to the power outage in Marine City,” Bluewater Ferry Ltd. posted on social media.
“Once again sorry for any inconvenience.”
The company says they will be posting an update on their Facebook page before 2:30 p.m.
Strong winds on Wednesday knocked out power for over 800,000 customers across Michigan.
“DTE’s restoration teams are fully mobilized and working 24/7 to restore power to all customers,” DTE Energy officials said.
“So far, we’ve restored more than 50% of the 800,000 customers impacted. Customers will receive restoration estimates as crews are assigned to assess and repair damage in their area. We fully expect to restore at least 90% of outages by 11:30 p.m. on Sun., March 12. We know outages are difficult and we thank you for your continued patience.”
Port Lambton resident Bob Murphy told the Sydenham Current travelers were being held up in the United States for over an hour on Friday.
A “power outage in Marine City (was) forcing U.S. customs to board the ferry and collect IDs and call them in individually into Sarnia instead of the normal scan,” Murphy said.
Bluewater Ferry officials shut down the Sombra-based ferry shortly after 6 p.m.
St. Clair County Michigan officials say community needs assessments are ongoing to determine current and future health, safety, sheltering, and feeding needs.
A shelter is being setup at Belle River Elementary at 1601 Chartier Road in Marine City.
We will provide an update on this story.
– Photo credit: Bluewater Ferry Ltd.
