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At least 2 dead as Hurricane Nicole weakens after striking Florida | CNN Close icon
At least two people have died during the damage wrought by Nicole's overnight landfall Thursday along Florida's eastern shore, which knocked out power to thousands, pushed buildings near collapse and flooded the coast as the first hurricane to hit the United States in November in nearly 40 years.
Most Habitable Homes in Florida Should Get Power Restored by End of Week, FPL Says
Nearly a week after Hurricane Ian smashed into Florida and carved a path of destruction that reached into the Carolinas, hundreds of thousands of Florida
450K without power across Carolinas, Virginia after Ian
About 1.25 million customers were still without power in Florida as of Saturday morning.
Crews "ready" to address power outages caused by Hurricane Ian, energy official says - CBS News
Hurricane Ian knocked out power for millions in Florida. CBS News' Lana Zak and Tanya Rivero speak with Melissa Seixas, the Florida state president of Duke Energy, about efforts to restore power.
Ian Map: Tracking the Post-Tropical Cyclone - The New York Times
A map showing the storm’s path as it continues inland after making landfall in South Carolina.
Abortion bill changes passed in West Virginia Senate Open Navigation Close Navigation
UPDATE (4:42 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13) – HB 302 has passed in the West Virginia House of Delegates with a 78-17 vote. The bill, which clarifies the state’s abortion laws, will now head to Governor Justice’s desk. Justice has 15 days to sign or veto the bill. If the governor does not act, the bill […]
Missoula Windstorm Knocks Out Power to Over 2,700 Homes
Crews responded immediately and most of those customers had service by 6:10 p.m.
California Independent System Operator issues emergency alert as record heat wave puts strain on state's electrical grid - CBS News
A record-setting heat wave is making life miserable in the West.
Morris County power line snap causes 60,000 to lose electricity, snarls Route 80 traffic
The power outages affected thousands in Morris and Sussex counties after the line collapsed across a section of Route 80 West in Jefferson.
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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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Miami, West Virginia
| City | Miami |
| County | Kanawha |
| State | West Virginia (WV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 25134 |