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McDowell firefighters, emergency personnel respond to fires, wrecks and more
Heavy rains, fires, wrecks and more kept McDowell emergency personnel busy over Veterans Day weekend.
Nicole, which hit Florida as rare November hurricane, topples homes after making landfall - CBS News
Two people died after being electrocuted by a downed power line at an intersection, a sheriff's office said.
Vulnerable and Trapped: A Look at Those Lost in Hurricane Ian - The New York Times
Ian slammed into Florida’s southwest coast last month. Its fearsome storm surge and torrential rain made it the deadliest storm in a generation.
Most Floridians got power back quickly after Ian. But for some the wait has just begun. - The Washington Post Comment on this story GiftOutline Loading... Loading...
Two weeks after Hurricane Ian, Florida utility operators report only a few thousand customers remain without power. Hard-hit areas like Fort Myers Beach will nonetheless be tough to repair.
LREMC, Duke Energy spends weekend restoring power in wake of Ian | Robesonian
PEMBROKE — As of Monday afternoon, Robeson County’s two largest electricity providers had restored power to most if not all customers in the wake of Hurricane…
North Carolina impacted by Hurricane Ian. Live updates on storm
Already, Ian has devastated parts of Florida and left damage in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina as it now moves through central Virginia
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Residents of Florida and the Carolinas are picking up the pieces after Ian left a path of destruction in its wake. Follow here for live news updates.
Hurricane Ian live updates: Death toll rises; 1,000 rescued in Florida
Rescue crews in Florida painstakingly searched for survivors and the Carolinas began assessing the damage. Updates.
NOON UPDATE: Hampton Roads, Southwest Virginia hit hardest by power outages
Noon update: Dominion Energy is reporting 25,946 customers without power in Virginia as of midday Saturday.
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.
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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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Old Fort, North Carolina
| City | Old Fort |
| County | McDowell |
| State | North Carolina (NC) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 28762 |