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Margate Power Outages Caused by Weather

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February 5, 2015 - Lightning

A Broward County Sheriff's deputy who was directing traffic in Tamarac was injured after lightning struck a nearby utility box. The lightning struck an Florida Power & Light signal box at the corner of the intersection of University Drive and Southgate Boulevard and that transferred some residual electricity to the deputy.||The deputy felt a tingling and was transported to a nearby hospital for examination. Time is estimated.

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Police in Margate Searching for Teen Who’s Been Missing for Over a Week – NBC 6 South Florida

Police in Margate are searching for an endangered teen girl who's been missing for more than a week.

Oct 14, 2022

Classes Canceled at Coral Glades High School Due to Power Outage • Coral Springs Talk

Coral Glades High School sent all students home Thursday morning due to an ongoing power outage at the school, officials said.

Sep 8, 2022

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An elderly woman accidentally drove her vehicle into a storefront Thursday morning in Margate, authorities confirmed.

May 12, 2022

Man Arrested on Murder Charge After Police Find Woman Dead in Margate Home – NBC 6 South Florida

A man is under arrest and a homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found murdered inside a Margate home Saturday, police said.

Apr 17, 2022

Officer Fatally Shoots Armed 82-Year-Old Man in Margate: Police – NBC 6 South Florida

An 82-year-old man who pointed a gun at resident and police in Margate was shot and killed by an officer Sunday afternoon, authorities said.

Mar 28, 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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Margate, Florida

City Margate
County Broward
State Florida (FL)
Country United States
Zip Codes 33093

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