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Florida braces for Hurricane Nicole, a rare November storm | Alabama Public Radio
The storm strengthened into a hurricane on Wednesday after pounding the Bahamas, as U.S. officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club.
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
Substantial loss of life' possible in Florida as Hurricane Ian takes aim at South Carolina | CNN Close icon
Ian's vicious combination of winds, rain and storm surge caused at least a dozen deaths, flooded homes, cut off roadways and left millions of Florida residents without power Thursday as it again intensified into a hurricane in the Atlantic Ocean and barreled toward South Carolina.
Tropical Storm Ian battered Florida's Volusia and Flagler counties
Tropical Storm Ian cut a path of destruction as it tore through Volusia and Flagler counties this week. Many neighborhoods remain underwater.
Cubans suffer as hurricane-caused power outage drags on | CTV News
Ivette Garrido hurried last week to get the 6 kilograms (13 pounds) of subsidized chicken allotted to her family by Cuba's government and put it in the freezer, happy to have meat to get through Hurricane Ian.
Hurricane Ian cuts service to 2.4 million; power, gas flows drop, prices weaken | S&P Global Commodity Insights
The number of Florida electricity customers without service due to Hurricane Ian was about 2.4 million as of 4 pm ET Sept. 29, as the cyclone weakened to a tropical storm and tormented Northeast Flori
Florida Power and Light preparing for potential Hurricane Ian outages | KATV
Florida Power and Light activated its Command Center in Riviera Beach as Hurricane Ian approaches the state.
Squirrels: How often do they cause power outages? | WHNT.com Open Navigation Close Navigation Close Modal
More than 10,000 Virginians lost power Wednesday in Virginia Beach after a squirrel got into a substation.
Missoula Windstorm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,700 Homes
Crews responded immediately and most of those customers had service by 6:10 p.m.
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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 Shores, Alabama
| City | Gulf Shores |
| County | Baldwin |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 36542, 36547 |