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[American Patriot]

Claiming it's a cable failure.

[American Patriot]

Cable failure knocks out power to downtown Detroit

Robert Allen, Elisha Anderson, and Doug Stanglin, USA TODAY 2:03 p.m. EST December 2, 2014

A power outage left buildings closed and streetlights out in Detroit today. Detroit Free Press

(Photo: Elisha Anderson, Detroit Free Press)

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DETROIT — A massive cable failure triggered a huge power outage in downtown Detroit Tuesday, knocking out electricity to most public buildings, trapping many people in elevators and cutting power to police departments, fire stations, schools, jails and traffic lights.
The "major cable failure" shut down the grid at about 10:30 a.m., according to a statement from the City of Detroit, affecting at least 100 major customers, such as the fire department, which have numerous individual facilities.
At least 1,000 sites were hit by the blackout, the Detroit Free Press reports.
"We have isolated the issue and are working to restore power as soon as possible," according to the statement by the city.
Traffic lights began coming back on at many intersections around 11:45 a.m. and in the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice, where many people were evacuated through stairwells, WJBK-TV reported.
Other affected buildings included the Detroit Institute of Arts and Wayne State,
The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center also was was evacuated. More than 1,200 inmates at two locations were locked down until power is restored, said Lt. Brian Earle with the Wayne County Sheriff's Office.

Construction work has stopped at Cobo Hall and workers were sent home due to the city blackout , Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014.(Photo: Diane Weiss, Detroit Free Press)

The automated 3-mile long Detroit People Mover, which encircles downtown Detroit, was also shut down. Schools let out classes at mid-day.
Some police officers speaking to their dispatcher on police scanners said they were concerned about running out of gasoline because gas pumps were down.

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— Detroit Inst of Arts (@DIADetroit) December 2, 2014

A number of fire stations were on generator power, and all are able to take calls by landline or radio, according to Detroit Fire dispatch radio traffic.
The Detroit Medical Center's Detroit Receiving Hospital began has begun rerouting highest-level trauma patients to Henry Ford and St. John's main hospitals, although emergency power system have kept patients "safe and well cared for," according to a statement. Other DMC hospitals – Harper and Hutzel, for example – were not affected by the outage.
Medical Center spokeswoman Sarah Collica said she was told "the lights flickered on and off -- an indication that crews are working on the problem" she said, but overall "patient care was not affected."
The ongoing murder trial of Bob Bashara at the Hall of Justice was abruptly paused after the lights flickered and went out. People are evacuating the courthouse by the stairwell. Bashara, 56, is accused of directing his former handyman, Joseph Gentz, to kill his wife, Jane Bashara.
The Detroit Historical Society lost power while a school group was in the Streets of Old Detroit exhibit, according to organization spokesman Bob Sadler.
"There wasn't any panic" he said. "The staff acted fast. They had flashlights. They moved them up to lobby and they boarded their buses."

Joe Louis Arena, where the Detroit Red Wings play, was affected by a massive power outage in Detroit on Dec. 2, 2014.(Photo: Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press)

Meanwhile, many non-public buildings are unaffected.
Reports of the outages began flooding fire department radio traffic shortly after 10:30 a.m., with dispatchers checking to make sure the stations were able to open their garage doors.

[Ryan Ruck]

Just the infrastructure falling apart.

[Ryan Ruck]

Doesn't necessarily have anything to do with the power being out in Detroit but, a graphic I saw that I thought was interesting.

[American Patriot]

I find that incredible.

Detroit's population went from about 3 million a few years ago down to a few hundred thousand. I'm not sure where that data came from... and I don't recall where mine came from but I thought I posted something in this thread some time back about the massive drop.


Ah, here is what I found:

688,701 (2013)
Detroit, Population

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M-102 is Eight Mile Road. One mile South is Seven mile. I grew up between 7-8 mile road mostly (and a lot south of that and on the west side as well). That's over where you see Grosse Point Woods area to the right inside the shaded area.

[American Patriot]

And this

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A Declining Population In A Widespread City

Detroit's population is close to the same size now as it was in 1910, before the city's automotive boom began. The city's population peaked at 1.86 million in 1950. The 2012 U.S. Census showed the city with about 700,000 residents. Detroit covers 138.76 square miles, with a shoreline of 4.12 miles. It is slightly smaller than Mobile, AL, and a little bigger than Las Vegas.

Auto Plants Are Few, Manufacturing Jobs Scarce

The Chrysler Jefferson North Assembly plant and General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly plant are the last two major factories in the city. In 1950, 200,000 Detroiters worked in manufacturing jobs; now, fewer than 20,000 do.


Detroit Loves Its Sports Teams

The Detroit Tigers were among nine Major League Baseball teams with attendance of 3 million or greater in 2012. The Tigers sell 90.6 percent of the seats to their home games games. The Detroit Red Wings sold out all 24 games during the shortened 2012-2013 season, ranking third in NHL attendance. The Detroit Lions sell out 98.8 percent of their seats, and ranked 22nd in NFL ticket sales.

Still Burdened By Crime

Crime remains a serious issue for the city. Detroit had the highest rate of violent crime for any U.S. city over 200,000 in 2012, according to the F.B.I. A city survey contends about 70 percent of that crime is drug related. Crime is distributed unevenly across the city. State surveys show that the downtown area has a lower than average crime rate compared with other cities across the country.

Questions About Detroit's Financial Future

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing, left, does not plan to seek a second term. One reason is that Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder, right, appointed an emergency manager to oversee the city's finances. The emergency manager, Kevyn Orr, is evaluating whether the city will need to file for Chapter 9 bankruptcy. If it does so, Detroit would be the largest insolvent municipality in the nation's history.

Top Notch Cultural Institutions, But Shaky Ground

The Detroit Institute of Arts opened in 1927, with one of the most significant municipal art collections in the world. But some of its treasures could be sold, if the city goes into Chapter 9 bankruptcy. While a non-profit organization runs the museum and programs, the city owns the art works. The Detroit Historical Museum nearby also might lose its collection of classic cars and other artifacts.

Casino Gambling Under Threat

Detroit's three casinos have been an economic driver for the city, which gets about 15 percent of its general fund revenue from gambling, or about $177 million a year. But the rise in casino gambling in Ohio threatens to eat into Detroit's casino revenue. One study shows the new Ohio casinos could steal $30 million in business from Detroit. About 80 percent of Detroit casinos' revenue comes from visitors within 150 miles of the city.

A Car-Focused City Seeks Rapid Transit

Detroit is one of the few major American cities without a light rail system, and residents complain about the spottiness of its bus service. The federal government has committed $25 million to a proposed 3.3-mile streetcar line along Woodward Avenue in Detroit, stretching from downtown to the New Center area.

Dan Gilbert Gambles On Detroit's Comeback

Businessman Dan Gilbert may be best known as the owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, but he also is the largest private property owner in Detroit. Gilbert has purchased more than 2 million square feet of office space and 1 million square feet in parking spaces, gambling on the city's eventual revival. The purchases have made him the single most influential business leader in the city, eclipsing auto company executives and sports team owners.


Detroit's Future: Latinos' Growth

Although Detroit's population is shrinking, the Latino population is growing. Many Latinos live and work in Southwest Detroit, sometimes called Mexicantown, and operate a flourishing business corridor along West Vernor Highway. With 130 restaurants, 30 bakeries, and 25 markets and specialty food stores, Southwest Detroit is becoming the equivalent of the Arab-American business center in nearby Dearborn.