Power Outage in Bartow, FL

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City of Bartow Electric Department
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(863) 534-0142
Duke Energy
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Tampa Electric
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Duke Energy
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OUC
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Bartow Power Outages Caused by Weather

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June 26, 2014 - Thunderstorm Wind

The Polk County Department of Emergency Management reported numerous trees and powerlines down from a storm that passed through around 7 pm EDT. There were two homes that sustained damage when trees fell onto the roofs penetrating the homes.

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August 6, 2005 - Thunderstorm Wind

Several trees and power lines were downed along State Road 640.

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July 2, 2004 - Thunderstorm Wind

Thunderstorm wind gusts caused numerous power outages, fallen trees, downed limbs, and isolated flooding in Bartow. A newly installed pool cage was destroyed on the 600 block of Alice Place.

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October 7, 2003 - Thunderstorm Wind

A local utility company reported numerous trees and power lines downed by strong thunderstorm winds.

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June 18, 2001 - Thunderstorm Wind

Polk county emergency management reported, through the Tampa Tribune newspaper, that thunderstorm winds destroyed three structures, caused major damage to six structures, minor damage to 21 additional structures, and downed numerous trees, branches and power lines in Bartow.

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News

Hurricane Nicole to batter Polk County with prolonged wind, rain

Nicole is expected to made landfall on the east coast of Florida Wednesday night as a possible Category 1 hurricane.

Nov 9, 2022

The Ledger

Oct 11, 2022

Hingham, Braintree utility workers join Hurricane Ian recovery efforts

Hingham Municipal Light Plant and Braintree Electric Light Department sent crews to Florida to help restore power after Hurricane Ian devastation.

Oct 7, 2022

More than 600,000 customers still without power in Florida; FPL has restored power to almost 80% | Utility Dive

Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.

Oct 3, 2022

North Shore Lineworkers Continue Hurricane Ian Response In Florida | Wakefield, MA Patch

North Shore Lineworkers Continue Hurricane Ian Response In Florida - Wakefield, MA - Crews were in Bartow, Fla. over the weekend helping cleanup efforts after Hurricane Ian ripped through the state last week

Oct 3, 2022

Hurricane Ian Live Updates: DeSantis to give damage update

Hurricane Ian updates: Gov. Ron DeSantis will give an update on the efforts made in the wake of Hurricane Ian’s devastation in Florida from the state Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee on Friday morning.

Sep 30, 2022

Ian Reaches Land Again in South Carolina, Moving Into North Carolina Ian Reaches Land Again in South Carolina, Moving Into North Carolina Facebook Twitter Instagram

As Hurricane Ian now moves onto land in South Carolina, the impacts in North Carolina are getting more intense.

Sep 30, 2022

PCPS Storm Recovery Update for Sept. 30 | Polk County Public Schools

The following message is from Superintendent Fred Heid regarding our recovery efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian: Dear PCPS families, I want to begin by saying that we truly hope that you and your loved ones are safe following the storm. We are all thankful for the cooler weather over the last couple days. The heat and humidity that typically follow a hurricane can become unbearable. It has been a very long and stressful 72 hours. Cleanup efforts are underway. We all want to return to some sense of normalcy. We are making progress, but there is still much work to be done. Please allow me to share some important updates: School Status for Next Week: Monday (Oct. 3) – Friday (Oct. 7) At this time, I am unable to make a decision whether school operations will resume on Monday, Oct. 3. Many of our schools continue to experience power outages. We have more than 131 PCPS school sites, and there were 77 without power as of yesterday (Sept. 29). We are grateful to the utility workers who are laboring to restore power throughout our community. The outpouring of support from Florida’s utility companies and neighboring states is truly humbling. If you see a utility crew, give them a friendly wave and a thank you. If power is restored today or tomorrow to all school sites, reopening schools on Monday (Oct. 3) may be possible if we can address the following critical areas of operation: Ensuring schools can prepare food safely with necessary refrigeration, sanitation, and water service Completing post-storm cleanup of our campuses Having enough staff available to resume school operations We know that closing schools has a huge impact on the plans and lives of our students and employees, as well as their families. Reopening schools is an essential part of the recovery effort. Having children in school and away from hazardous storm damage is very important. Many of our students rely upon our schools for food and other support. Our schools also serve as a safe and structured environment for our students. We are working to reopen schools as quickly as possible, but we must make sure our campuses can function properly and safely. Please look for regular updates via email, automated phone calls, our website and social media. *Important links* PCPS website: polkschoolsfl.com Facebook: facebook.com/polkcountypublicschools Twitter: twitter.com/polkschoolsnews Instagram: Instagram.com/polkcountypublicschools Storm Shelters I am tremendously proud of the compassion and dedication of our shelter workers who answered the call to serve others. School sites serving as shelters provided refuge to nearly 3,000 people over the course of the last few days. Most of these people have left our shelter sites. On Thursday (Sept. 29), PCPS was able to close all pet-friendly and general population storm shelters. However, special needs shelters for those with medical concerns are still operational at the Bartow Civic Center, Ridge Community High and McKeel Academy. These will likely be consolidated into one location in the near future. Meanwhile, agencies are working around the clock to get these individuals to more permanent lodging. School Facilities Our teams began inspecting schools as soon as the sun came […]

Sep 30, 2022

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No juice on Stuart and Lightsey in Bartow

D.G. | October 01, 2022  

No power Stephanie Way. Off Bomber rd.

Meg | June 25, 2022  

Can you actually get the power fixed or are you that incompetent to do it? It's been hours a effin racoon could have fixed it faster, my chickens are in the dark and we have no water useless swine

Angel | August 20, 2021  

No power since 6:15 on 80 foot road

Tabby | August 20, 2021  

No power since 6:15. Peace River Mobile Home Park. When will it be back?

Lee Bennett | August 20, 2021  

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Power Outage FAQs

What is Power Outage?

Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.

What Causes Power Outages?

  • Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
  • Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.

What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?

  • Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
  • Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
  • Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
  • Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.

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Bartow, Florida

City Bartow
County Polk
State Florida (FL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 33830, 33831

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