Power Outage in Key West, FL

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Keys Energy Services
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(305) 295-1010
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Monroe County Elec Coop, Inc
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(618) 939-7171
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Florida Power & Light
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Georgia Power
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DTE Energy
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Key West Power Outages Caused by Weather

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August 28, 2021 - Thunderstorm Wind

A southeast wind gust of 56 knots and sustained wind of 37 knots was measured at Key West International Airport. A few small tree limbs were downed, however no significant power outages resulted.

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July 22, 2012 - Lightning

A duplex residence was severely damaged when struck by a positive-polarity lightning bolt. Lightning struck the ground near an exterior Jacuzzi in a side yard, near the front corner of the structure. The lightning strike left a hold in the ground roughly 2 feet by 2 feet by 18 inches deep. A ground rod and wire was installed for the Jacuzzi but not attached. The charge followed the exterior power conduit to an exterior junction box, where the box's cover was blown free. Wires were charred, the conduit destroyed. The residence's washer/dryer electric supply was charred. The electric meter box exploded according to the responding fire unit, with wires charred and burned and all connections melted. In the front of the residence, wood was charred under metal screws securing the exterior soffit. Aluminum frames for glass jalaousie windows in the front of the residence were melted with windows knocked out. Light bulbs in various locations throughout the residence were blown, including the bedroom lamps and ceiling fixture, bathroom wall fixture, and kitchen ceiling light fixture. The bathroom mirror was shattered. The residence was declared unfit for occupation due to damage to the electrical system, although no fire resulted. Keys Energy Services replaced a blown fuse for a transformer serving the residence, and three other residences had tripped circuits but no permanent damage was reported. The struck residence was occupied by one female at the time of the strike, who was observed by rescue personnel to not have any injuries.

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January 17, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power line confirmed blown down in the 1600 block of Seminary Street in Key West.

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January 17, 2011 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power lines reported down near the intersection of Simonton and Fleming Streets in Key West.

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December 18, 2010 - Thunderstorm Wind

Power line down and resultant outage to 61 customers along the bayside of Grassy Key.

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News

Deciding EVACUATIONS - Fort Myers Florida Weekly

STAY OR GO? The decision, and its timing, can be very tricky in this hurricane-vulnerable place we call home WHEN KEEPING OUT A weather eye for news updates as a strengthening tropical system wanders toward land, these are the words no one wants to hear: Your zone has been called for mandatory evacuation. Yet heeding

Nov 16, 2022

Don't Invite Foodborne Illnesses to the Holiday Table | Florida Department of Health in Pasco

Share holiday meals with relatives, friends, and neighbors, but don’t invite foodborne illnesses to the table. That’s why your West Central Florida County Health Departments serving Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sarasota counties want to ensure your holiday feast is one to remember for all the right reasons.

Nov 14, 2022

Sunday evening First to Know Tropics Check

The tropics are expected to remain quiet over the next week with no new tropical developments anticipated in the Atlantic basin.

Nov 13, 2022

Power outages, downed tree limbs so far in Citrus | Local News | chronicleonline.com

Tropical Storm Nicole remained on track as of Thursday afternoon, moving west-northwest at 16 mph, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Nov 10, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole path: Sarasota, Manatee weather effects

Live updates tracking effects of Hurricane Nicole in the Sarasota and Manatee area.

Nov 10, 2022

IMAGES: Tropical Storm Nicole's impacts in South Florida

Nicole made landfall just south of Vero Beach as a Category 1 hurricane around 3 a.m. Thursday. Here are some of the latest updates, pictures, and video of weather impacts in South Florida.

Nov 9, 2022

How Electric Cars Can Provide Backup Power in Emergencies - Bloomberg

Some electric cars can power devices and even homes during blackouts and other extreme weather events.

Nov 7, 2022

Your Wednesday Briefing: Airstrikes Cripple Ukraine’s Power Stations - The New York Times

Plus what’s at stake in the U.S. midterms and what China’s delay in releasing economic data means

Oct 18, 2022

Power outages follow tornado warnings; residents caught off guard

In Waukesha County, a power outage forced the cancelation of a 400-person fundraiser. We Energies showed more than 20,000 outages at one time.

Oct 12, 2022

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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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Key West, Florida

City Key West
County Monroe
State Florida (FL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 33040, 33041, 33045

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