How to prepare for and stay safe during a power outage
Millions of Floridians are without power in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which now has its sights set on South Carolina. Here are some do's and don'ts of blackout safety.
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Hundreds Of Thousands Are Still Without Power In Louisiana. Some Could Be For Weeks
Some progress is being made three days after Ida made landfall, but the region's utility company, Entergy, faces a slew of obstacles in restoring power throughout the region.
A Fire And Cyberattack Cause Major Blackouts Across Puerto Rico
At the height of the blackout, nearly 800,000 customers were without power, according to Luma Energy. The company took over as the island's power authority just 10 days ago.
Winter Weather Causes Power Outages, Advisory in Effect
More than 100,000 residents across the Triad are without power Saturday due to winter weather.
As Venezuela's Blackout Drags On, Protesters Fill The Streets Of Caracas
With some parts of Venezuela still experiencing power outages, opposition leader Juan Guaidó and President Nicolás Maduro held rival rallies in Caracas.
Restoring Power To Puerto Rico's Last Two Percent
Seven months after Hurricane Maria, thousands of people in the Puerto Rican mountains are still waiting for the lights to come back on. Why is power restoration for the last two percent so difficult?
Judge Agrees To $10M Settlement In NC Islands Power Outage
A federal judge has accepted a settlement that would allow those who lost power for days last summer on two North Carolina islands to divvy up more than $10 million.
At Least 8 Dead At Florida Nursing Home After Irma
Police in Hollywood, Fla., confirmed they are investigating the deaths. The facility may have been without air conditioning following the storm, according to multiple news reports.
Outer Banks Businesses Welcome Tourists Back After Power Returns
Businesses on Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands are welcoming tourists back after a week-long power outage.
Let The Vacations Resume: Power Restored To 2 North Carolina Islands
Evacuation orders will be lifted noon Friday for Ocracoke and Hatteras, where electricity was cut off by a construction accident July 27. That meant no air conditioning and no restaurants.