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    Power outage updates for Collier and Lee due to Hurricane Milton

    Caradoc Wyn Posted on

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    As Hurricane Milton ripped through southwest Florida on Wednesday, hundreds of thousands of locals lost power. Since then, Florida Power and Light and Lee County Electric Cooperative have been working to restore power as quickly as possible.

    Here’s an update on how many people are still without power today, Friday, October 11th.

    How many people are still without power due to Hurricane Milton?

    FPL reports that 57,030 customers are still without power as of Friday. But more than 122,900 customers have already had their electricity restored. A total of 180,000 Collier FPL customers are affected. The energy company served over 236,400 customers.

    You can check the FPL power outage map to see where there are outages today.

    LCEC’s power outage map shows 26% of Collier customers are without power – about 10,280. But 39,000 Collier customers have already been served.

    The LCEC map shows that nearly 37% of Lee customers are without power, or about 77,340. LCEC has served over 210,500 Lee customers to date.

    More: Hurricane Milton: She fled Naples to Wellington to escape. Then their car overturned in a tornado

    What can I do now?

    • Stay away from downed power lines and areas that are flooded or covered in debris
    • Don’t go out in the dark – you may not be able to see potential dangers
    • Report downed power lines by calling 911 or FPL at (1-800) 468-8243
    • If your power goes out, turn off and unplug electronic devices such as computers, televisions, and microwaves. You can leave a lamp or radio on so you’ll know when power is restored

    More: Q&A: When will Collier County pick up Hurricane Milton debris? This is how the garbage is collected

    How do FPL and LCEC restore power after a storm?

    • They repair power plants and damaged transmission lines
    • They are prioritizing restoring power to critical facilities such as hospitals, police and fire stations, water treatment plants and communications facilities
    • They try to supply as many customers as possible with electricity in the shortest possible time, as well as important roads such as supermarkets, gas stations and pharmacies
    • After major repairs, they begin restoring service to smaller groups

    What can I do to restore my energy faster?

    • Keep the road clear for commercial vehicles while driving
    • Let crews do their work in your neighborhood. Asking questions slows them down.
    • When cleaning up, keep debris away from utility poles and transformers
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