r/ypsi

Traffic lights were out at washtenaw & golfside along with washtenaw & packard as of 11:30~ be careful driving

DTE doesn't even know what power lines feed us now that they made all those upgrades in the spring?

We got the alert that our power was restored, we said it wasn't, they told us to flip the breakers, we flipped every single breaker, still no power.

Now DTE has no idea where the problem is or when they will fix it.

I'm so tired of DTE's unreliability!

Please tell me y'all got power back so we know at least some of us in the community have power restored.

Has anyone seen any DTE trucks around ypsi or had their power restored yet? Our estimate is currently July 5th 11:30pm but hoping for sooner…

Does anyone know what happened to this cool kombucherie location, and whether they’re fully out of business? When did it close? Was looking to going back there this summer (their factory was also a tasting room w/ outdoor seating) and enjoyed their drinks, but I know it’s a pretty boutique thing even around Ann Arbor. Couldn’t find any mention of what happened.

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I just sent this email to Wilson and Irwin

Hello Representative/Senator XXX,

I went outside to take out the recycling as this current storm ran through. As I was outside, the wind picked up, and I saw trees bend into the power pole in my neighbor's yard. That contact set off my neighbor's transformer and then a series of three or four more. DTE came through this late winter and trimmed our entire neighborhood. They are truly incompetant. We lose power here four to five times per year. I throw away hundreds of dollars of food each year, and I have also had to stay in hotels. I guess the only way for me to avoid this situation is to invest in a $10,000 whole house generator. Why does DTE have a monopoly on power in my area? Why is DTE more concerned about profit than providing their customers with reliable power? Why is there not an equitable reimbursement plan to help out customers who were wronged? Why is there not a voucher program for whole house generators? Why does DTE make the customers pay for upkeep, maintenance, and investment in solar and wind? Why on earth are these data centers allowed here when they will bury us in this current situation (not to mention the fact that burning more fossil fuels will make these storms a normal reality)? It seems we are at a precipice in which we need to make aggressive decisions going forward. I look forward to your response and what you plan for the "little guy".

Sincerely, 

XXX

Hi all! Me and my boyfriend are considering moving to ypsi or Ann Arbor, but we can’t decide which one. So, I hope to hear some things comparing the two or I’d like to hear about events that happen around both cities!

Our power has been out for over an hour from the storm and we reported it to DTE back then, DTE is still playing games with all of us instead of giving estimates for restoring power.

(It's just after 8 pm)

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I was out of town for the last bbq but was hoping she may organize another one, but i noticed her account was banned. Does anyone know what happened?

Hi, if you’re the person with the huge branch down that nearly hit your car, DM me and I can help you move it. I’m sorry if it did actually hit your car but it was kind of hard to see.

The light is also out at Prospect and Cross, don’t be an idiot and blast through it, it’s currently a blinking red traffic light. Give people a chance to take a turn.

Stay safe out there, and stay away from downed wires.

I think it would be fun to go to a coffee shop and read peoples' tarot. I wouldn't charge anything, but ask that if people found it meaningful to throw some money in the barista tip jar. Where would be the best place to go, in your opinion? Either Ypsi or Ann Arbor work for me, I love both places.

EDIT: THank you for your comments! I'm doing Sweetwater in Ann Arbor, but if I have fun I'll do it again at some of your other recommended places.

I want to get a present for my partner and I want to get her either locally made jewelry or some local art. I don't want anything corporate. Do you all have any recommendations?

Why do people take so many unnecessary risks at this particular intersection? Boggles my mind...