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Lake Wales Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Law enforcement reported numerous powerines down.
Florida Power Electric Company officials reported that thunderstorms winds downed several large trees and power lines in Lake Wales of eastern Polk county.
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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.
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Comcast connection and service progress to SWFL residents
Comcast is working hard to get a connection back to its customers after the damage Hurricane Ian caused...
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
Aside from power outages and flooding, Polk escaped major harm from Ian
Government crews are still assessing the effects, but early indications are Polk County escaped widespread damage and injury.
Her home 'trashed,' Hurricane Ian refugee shelters in Lakeland
Tiffany Ketchmark said flooding from the hurricane ruined her apartment after she evacuated Wednesday with her three children.
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.
Polk County public schools still unsure of students' return after Ian
Schools superintendent Fred Heid said he unable to make a decision as of Friday if schools will open on Monday.
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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 Wales, Florida
| City | Lake Wales |
| County | Polk |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 33853, 33859, 33898 |
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