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St. Lucie County, Fort Pierce, Port St. Lucie storm updates for Wednesday
Here's what you need to know Wednesday about Hurricane Nicole for St. Lucie County.
After Ian: Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 18
Information we receive about important recovery efforts, relief hotlines and more will be posted here.
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.
When hurricanes knock out the grid, could solar and batteries power your home?
Even a modest system of solar plus one battery can power critical loads in a home for days at a time, practically anywhere in the country.
Historic flooding hinders recovery efforts in rural Florida counties | WUSF Public Media
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, swaths of standing water are creating access issues in rural Highlands, Hardee and DeSoto counties.
Hurricane Ian: Sanibel residents return to an unrecognizable island a week after Hurricane Ian's devastation | CNN Close icon
Residents of Florida's Sanibel Island -- which remains cutoff from the mainland -- were allowed back for the first time Wednesday, with a warning that they could be shocked when they returned to their hard-hit community.
Outages Post-Hurricane Ian Down to Less Than 500,000 in Florida | American Public Power Association
There were approximately 394,000 customer outages in Florida as a result of Hurricane Ian as of the afternoon of October 4, down from a peak of 2.7 million customers without power, the Department of Energy reported.
Florida residents brave a slow wait for power as Hurricane Ian search and rescue continues | WUSF Public Media
Ian knocked out power to 2.6 million customers across Florida. Since then, crews have been feverishly working to restore electricity infrastructure.
2 workers hurt by electric shock while trying to restore power in New Smyrna Beach
Two linemen working to restore power knocked out by Hurricane Ian in the Venetian Bay neighborhood in New Smyrna Beach are hurt from potential electric shock, according to city officials.
A 100% solar community in Florida suffered no power losses from Hurricane Ian – pv magazine USA
Just 12 miles from Fort Meyers, Babcock Ranch was built with climate resiliency in mind.
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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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White Springs, Florida
| City | White Springs |
| County | Hamilton |
| State | Florida (FL) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 32096 |