Indiana Michigan Power says customers are experiencing fewer outages and faster service restoration ahead of winter.

The utility reports customers are seeing 50 percent fewer outages and getting power restored 55 percent faster than five years ago. I&M says crews trim trees, inspect equipment and replace aging poles to help prevent problems during storms.

The company says tree-related outages have dropped 25 percent over the past four years. Smart meters have also helped identify 127 transformers for replacement since 2024, and automated technology prevented about 17-thousand customer outages in the past year.