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Vulnerable and Trapped: A Look at Those Lost in Hurricane Ian - The New York Times
Ian slammed into Florida’s southwest coast last month. Its fearsome storm surge and torrential rain made it the deadliest storm in a generation.
6k DTE customers w/out power in Clinton Twp. due to animals Audacy Logo
According to DTE’s Outage Map, roughly 6,000 customers are in the dark after an unknown animal, possibly a pesky bird, damaged company equipment.
When will power be turned back on? Full restoration from Hurricane Ian could take months
Utility companies in Florida are working around the clock to restore power, but officials warn the task may take weeks to even months to complete in the hardest-hit areas.
Hurricane Ian: More than a week after the storm, Florida residents face life without water, electricity, and in many cases, their homes | CNN Close icon
Residents in southwestern Florida have been bearing the brunt of Hurricane Ian, and frustration with the government response is beginning to set in a little more than a week since the storm slammed into the state.
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Almost 200,000 homes and businesses still lacked power in Florida on Thursday, a week after Hurricane Ian crashed across the state.
Thousands remain without power in Florida after Hurricane Ian
The tracking website PowerOutage.us recorded over 268,000 customers experiencing power outages in the state as of Wednesday night.
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About 391,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Florida on Tuesday, five days after Hurricane Ian crashed across the state.
Hurricane Ian’s Path of Destruction | NESDIS
On Sept. 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall near Cayo Costa in southwestern Florida as a dangerous, high-end Category 4 storm after plowing a path of des
Hurricane Ian: Some Floridians face another week without power
Water and electricity might not be restored to all the homes, businesses, schools and hospitals in Southwest Florida until Sunday. Updates.
Power in parts of Florida could be out for more than a week as flooding lingers in Ian's wake | CNN Close icon
It could be more than a week until power lines are fully restored in some parts of Florida as residents deal with major flooding after the deadly Hurricane Ian, expected to be the most expensive storm in the Sunshine State's history.
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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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Gulf, North Carolina
| City | Gulf |
| County | Chatham |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 27256 |
Trees were reported down on power lines near the intersection of Walter Bright Road and Everette Dowdy Road.