JACKSON, MI — Consumers Energy is advising outdoor enthusiasts to practice extreme caution when taking part in activities out on the ice surrounding its generating and hydroelectric plants.

“Ice is very unpredictable, particularly near generating plants where water temperatures and current can create thin, unsafe ice,” said Aaron Kantor, director of emergency management and public safety for Consumers Energy. “Conditions near hydro plants can also change rapidly due to unpredictable weather, making ice very thin and dangerous.”

River anglers should be aware that ice damming issues above dams can create large changes in flows downstream, and are encouraged to monitor the most up-to-date river conditions at the U.S. Geological Survey website: www.usgs.gov/water.

Snowmobilers, ice anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts are cautioned to stay clear of ice surrounding these plants.