Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFLHurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
Tracking Milton: Power outages across SWFL The Lee County Electric Cooperative has reported power outages throughout the area due to the effects of Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton Cat 3 strength, heavy impacts expected in SWFL The Weather Authority is continuing to track Hurricane Milton, which continues to be a major hurricane even as it was downgraded slightly.
TALLAHASSEE DeSantis to hold news conference in Tallahassee Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold a news conference regarding Hurricane Milton.
NORTH FORT MYERS Potential tornado touchdown in North Fort Myers Neighbors said there was a lot of damage. Residents surveyed the aftermath on their vehicles.
Roadways affected by Milton As Southwest Florida feels the effects of Hurricane Milton, roads are being affected.
What’s open and closed for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gains momentum toward the west coast of Florida, services and businesses in Southwest Florida are adjusting their hours or closing temporarily.
WINK NEWS Images of how Milton is impacting Southwest Florida Just shy of two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Southwest Florida residents are once again facing life-threatening storm conditions by Hurricane Milton.
WINK NEWS List of shelters in SWFL ahead of Milton As Hurricane Milton approaches, shelters are opening across Southwest Florida to provide safety and refuge for residents.
NAPLES Mandatory curfews begins across Southwest Florida Mandatory driving curfews are being implemented starting Wednesday afternoon ahead of Hurricane Milton in Southwest Florida.
Know when it’s time to shelter in place for Hurricane Milton As Hurricane Milton gets closer to Southwest Florida, first responders are doing their final sweeps of evacuation zones.
Tornado confirmed in Southwest Florida; Hurricane Milton maintains collision course with Florida’s Gulf Coast A confirmed tornado was caught on camera touching down in southern Florida on Wednesday just north of Alligator Alley in Collier County.
Radio stations available for Hurricane Milton updates Hurricane Milton is expected to devastate Florida as a Category 4 storm, and with that in mind, power outages are expected.
AT&T, Verizon among wireless companies waiving usage fees for Milton As Hurricane Milton moves closer to Southwest Florida, some wireless companies are announcing relief for Florida customers. So far, AT&T and Verizon have announced they are waiving some fees. WINK News will keep this article up to date as wireless companies announce their plans. AT&T AT&T has announced it will be waiving overage charges to […]
Lee County to provide updates on Hurricane Milton Lee County officials are set to provide updates regarding Hurricane Milton ahead of landfall.
How to get emergency help through satellite on your Google Pixel phone If you’re in an emergency situation without Wi-Fi or cellular service, you can try to connect with emergency services through satellite using your Google Pixel smartphone.
Crews working to fix power outage. (Credit: LCEC) The Lee County Electric Cooperative is monitoring Tropical Storm Helene and says they have a strong restoration plan in place to restore electricity as quickly and safely as possible in case of scattered outages. LCEC is currently in full storm prep mode, making arrangements to mitigate the impact of potential power outages. Field personnel are on standby, ready to work 12-hour shifts until power is fully restored. There are more than 450 LCEC employees who will be involved. According to LCEC, they have secured a contract with a fuel vendor to ensure vehicles and equipment remain fully fueled and operational throughout the storm response. What Customers Can Expect LCEC wanted to note that they do not disconnect power before a storm. They said they let nature take its course and begin restoring power once winds reach safe levels. In the case of widespread outages, LCEC follows a restoration plan: Restoration of essential services such as hospitals, law enforcement, shelters and traffic signals. Restoring power to the largest number of customers. Reconnecting individual services, including homes that require electrical system repairs. Customers Need to Prepare Too LCEC advises customers to take the following steps to prepare for potential power outages: Ensure you have a battery-powered radio with fresh batteries for important news and information. Safely operate any generators if planning to use one during an outage. For more information about the LCEC’s hurricane guide and restoration plans, click here.