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