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Hurricane Nicole forms; Florida awaits rare November storm | News | indianagazette.com
A Florida-bound storm has strengthened into Hurricane Nicole after pounding the Bahamas and state officials ordered evacuations that included former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. It’s a rare November hurricane
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Duke Energy sends crews to Florida for power outage preparation
Duke Energy has sent crews from across the country to Central Florida to better respond to power outages that are expected during and after the storm.
Florida utility companies preparing for Hurricane Ian power outages
Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim at the state.
Evansville, Indiana power outages affecting thousands of residents
Thousands of Evansville residents are still without power Wednesday morning following a series of thunderstorms that hit Evansville in the early week.
Fact check: Electric vehicles do not strain Louisville power grid
The claim that electric vehicles put a damaging strain on the power grid is false. Read to learn more about misinformation surrounding electric cars.
AES Indiana energy: Average customer could see nearly 19% price hike
The average AES Indiana customer could see an 18.9% increase on their monthly electric bill this fall if approved by a state regulatory commission.
Rolling blackouts in Indiana possible as heat stresses the power grid
Power grid regulators have warned that Southern Indiana could be hit with outages as demand increases, and LG&E says it is "in good shape"
AEP Ohio created power outages in Columbus neighborhoods. Why?
American Electric Power has purposefully shut off power to neighborhoods as it works to repair damage caused by this week's powerful storms.
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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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Universal, Indiana
| City | Universal |
| County | Vermillion |
| State | Indiana (IN) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 47884 |