Hurricane Milton Causes Widespread Power Outages Across Florida
Hurricane Milton has left over 3 million Florida residents without power, impacting numerous counties including Volusia-Flagler, where 74% experienced outages. Utility companies like TECO and Duke Energy are working diligently to restore service, with estimates indicating that some areas may have power restored within days. Interactive maps reveal the extent of outages in various counties, and aid is being provided as crews from Xcel Energy and TVA assist in recovery efforts. While some regions like Winter Park remained unaffected, the overall damage to infrastructure has raised concerns about extended recovery times in heavily hit areas. Residents are urged to stay informed on restoration updates and where to report outages.
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