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Lecanto Power Outages Caused by Weather
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Law enforcement officials in Citrus county reported that thunderstorm winds downed several trees, large branches and power lines from Lecanto east to Inverness.
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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).
Ian's winds, rains spare Citrus County: 'Extremely blessed' | Local News | chronicleonline.com
Hurricane Ian’s bands of winds and rain spared Citrus County as the Category 4 behemoth swept northeast across the Florida Peninsula, weakening to a tropical storm along the way.
Power company working to restore power at nearby apartment complex | Local News | chronicleonline.com
A large oak tree is down at the Hill and Pine apartment complex on South Pine Avenue and West Hill Street in Inverness. Duke Energy crews are on scene restoring
Utilities gear up for Ian power outages | Local News | chronicleonline.com
TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim at the state.
Duke Energy dispute goes to Florida Supreme Court | Local News | chronicleonline.com
A dispute about whether Duke Energy Florida customers should be required to pay $7.2 million related to an outage at a power plant has gone to the state Supreme Court.
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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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Lecanto, Florida
| City | Lecanto |
| County | Citrus |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 34460, 34461 |
Lightning struck a power pole on West Norvell Bryant Highway in Lecanto during heavy rain causing the pole to snap. The weight of the snapped pole and the saturated ground caused three other poles to lean.