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Flooding, outages plague central Florida senior facilities after Ian Newspaper icon Email Plus Outline icon My Account icon
Under a 2018 Florida law, nursing homes and assisted living facilities are required to have an emergency plan and a backup power source.
After Ian: Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 11
Information we receive about power and utility restoration, food and other important recovery efforts will be posted here.
Flooding, power outages plague Central Florida senior facilities after Hurricane Ian – Orlando Sentinel
After Hurricane Ian, families and nursing home advocacy groups worry hurricane regulations are too lax in assisted living facilities and nursing homes.
Florida power companies get approval on long-term plans to fix the electrical system | WUSF Public Media
The Public Service Commission approved the plans but expressed concerns about how the costs could impact future utility bills.
Florida Response to Hurricane Ian Continues
Power in parts of Florida could be out for more than a week as flooding lingers in Ian's wake | CNN Close icon
It could be more than a week until power lines are fully restored in some parts of Florida as residents deal with major flooding after the deadly Hurricane Ian, expected to be the most expensive storm in the Sunshine State's history.
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Central Florida residents will be spending the weekend cleaning up debris left behind by Hurricane Ian. The storm left catastrophic flooding in several communities and downed trees and limbs in others.
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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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Orange Springs, Florida
City | Orange Springs |
County | Marion |
State | Florida (FL) |
Country | United States |
Zip Codes | 32182 |