Power Outage in Lake Placid, FL

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Power outage in Lake Placid, Florida? Contact your local utility company.

Duke Energy
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Glades Electric Cooperative Inc
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Florida Power & Light
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Peace River Electric Cooperative Inc
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Lake Placid Power Outages Caused by Weather

Events

April 27, 2015 - Thunderstorm Wind

The Highlands County Sheriffs office reported numerous downed power lines in Lake Placid.

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June 24, 2012 - Tornado

Public video shows a tornado hitting power lines and kicking up debris. The 600 block of Lake June Road on the north side of the lake had damaged homes.

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September 17, 2000 - Tornado

A fast moving tornado, associated with an outer rainband of Hurricane Gordon, was observed to sporadically touch down by a Skywarn Spotter in Lake Placid. The tornado downed a few trees, toppled power lines and snapped several branches in Lake Placid before it continued to move north northwest over rural semi-wooded western Highlands county. The tornado was last observed at Highlands Hammock State Park where it touched down and destroyed a ranger outhouse before it receded and dissipated.

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News

Viral Vikings Fan Reacts To A Wild 4th Quarter/OT Win On Sunday

Sunday's dramatic comeback win had Jackie on the edge of her seat, using some adult language, and proclaiming that we've just witnessed a 'new Minnesota miracle'

Nov 15, 2022

Central Minnesota Swimmers and Divers Headed to State Tournament

Swimmers from central Minnesota will be heading to the state tournament this week.

Nov 13, 2022

Historic flooding hinders recovery efforts in rural Florida counties | WUSF Public Media

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, swaths of standing water are creating access issues in rural Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties.

Oct 7, 2022

Duke Energy crews to begin power restoration, damage assessment as Ian exits Florida | Duke Energy | News Center

Ian continues to move through Florida, cutting power to more than 680,000 Duke Energy Florida customers so far, with more power outages likely to occur later today as the storm exits the state.

Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian downgraded to Category 2, but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis warns troubles not over | Live Updates from Fox News Digital

Hurricane Ian made landfall in southwest Florida Wednesday, flooding streets and leaving 2 million people without power. Fox News is updating with the latest news surrounding the storm, its impact, travel and emergency updates.

Sep 29, 2022

Hurricane Ian: Polk County begins to assess damage

Polk County received about 3,000 people at emergency shelters by Thursday morning, county spokesperson Mianne Nelson said.

Sep 29, 2022

Ian Blog: Death toll exceeds 90 in Florida

We're bringing you the most up-to-date information on the impacts left behind by Hurricane Ian as cleanup and recovery efforts continue across the state.

Sep 26, 2022

Grid upgrades shut down power in Lake Placid | ABC22 & FOX44 Open Navigation Close Navigation

The power outage was expected to end at 7 a.m. Wednesday after an upgrade to the city's grid.

Sep 20, 2022

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Power out at my house on Northwood rd... anyone else?

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Power outage in Lake Placid, Florida. 33852

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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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Lake Placid, Florida

City Lake Placid
County Highlands
State Florida (FL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 33852, 33862

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