Some Power is Back!

Posted on April 2nd, 2025
 Update: circuits number one and three are on! That is a portion of M119 south near the airport, and then west toward Third Street and north to Quick. We are trying for a couple more circuits here. After that, we will look at the outages map and work on a plan to get the rest of the lines up and going. We…

Communications During the Outage

Posted on April 2nd, 2025
While City Hall is open, our email system is down and the landline phone system is finicky. We are communicating via cell phones and radios and by word of mouth. We are not ignoring you. We will eventually get to your specific electric situation as our crews work their way throughout the City. If you’…

Power Restoration Update

Posted on April 2nd, 2025
Our crews are aiming to have our main circuits up today (4/2). While the weather event today may cause some issues, we are hopeful we can roll these out. We will then begin addressing distribution lines.…

Power Restoration Guidelines for Customers

Posted on April 1st, 2025
We will restore power to a meter base only if it is properly attached to a building. Customers will need an electrician to make the attachment if it has been torn off the building or is loose. If your service mast or meter is down, you should shut off your main breaker to avoid potential issues when power i…

Update on Power Restoration Outlook

Posted on April 1st, 2025
It is looking increasingly likely that some customers on the City of HS grid will be up and running tonight. The City is working with other electric utilities to get an alternate temporary transmission line connected while other lines are being repaired. Once the main lines are repaired and online,…

Tree Debris

Posted on April 1st, 2025
If you are clearing tree debris from your property in City of Harbor Springs, please place it in the right of way between the sidewalk and curb. If you have no sidewalk, place near the curb but not in the street. Thank you!…

Update on Power Restoration

Posted on April 1st, 2025
 We are hopeful that most City of HS electric customers will have power in 1-5 days. We are still waiting on a transmission line to be fixed before we can begin rolling out customers on our grid.…

Potable Water

Posted on March 31st, 2025
If you’re looking for potable water, the water fountain on the northeast corner of State and Bay streets is running. (Next to Bar Harbor.)…

City Hall Closed Monday, March 31

Posted on March 31st, 2025
City Hall is closed today, Monday, March 31. The City phones and email system are down. Our electric and DPW employees will be out there so long as it is safe for them. Please call 911 for emergencies.…

City Electric Grid is Down: Shay Elementary Open for Warming Shelter

Posted on March 30th, 2025
Due to the ice storm, the entire City electric grid is down. Depending on where you live, it could be several hours or a few days before power is fully restored. Please be safe and come back for emergency updates. Call 911 in case of an emergency. Shay Elementary is open for a warming shelter until furthe…