In the wake of devastating tornadoes in Florida, a significant power outage crisis has unfolded, primarily affecting Tallahassee and surrounding counties. The Florida Municipal Electric Association has been actively working to restore electricity, with initial reports indicating around 80,000 residents in Tallahassee were without power. Despite efforts, the number of affected residents fluctuated, with reports noting nearly 88,000 individuals still lacked power at one point. The Public Service Commission (PSC) detailed that nearly 47% of Leon County's electricity customers were without power, including significant numbers from the city of Tallahassee and Talquin. Efforts included repairing 100 broken power poles and targeting a 75% restoration by 8 p.m. tonight and 90% restoration by the upcoming Sunday. Over time, the situation saw gradual improvements, with the number of outages decreasing to under 36,000. The restoration efforts were concentrated in Leon County, which accounted for over 90% of the remaining outages. The city, with a population of 200,000, saw half its homes and businesses without electricity.
Update: Just under 36,000 still without power in counties covered by post-storm emergency order, as Leon County makes up more than 90% of those outages Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/AQ94dQRe8o
More than 48 hours after devastating tornadoes ripped thru area noon Fla PSC report says 21% of those in Leon County remain without power. More than 28,500 @CityofTLH customers & 3900 Talquin customers....
Update: Just under 38,000 still without power in counties affected by post-storm emergency order, with nearly 90% of those outages in Leon County Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/8XtE7RmMv6
ℹ️ Confirmed: Network data show a decline in connectivity in Tallahassee, #Florida as deadly tornadoes hit the city; the losses in service are attributed to power cuts and damaged infrastructure amid heavy winds, with some recovery evident 🌪️📈 https://t.co/bhBIKSdEkX
Update: Around 40,000 remain without power in counties affected by post-storm emergency order, as workers cut outages by more than half since Saturday morning Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/3h8q2c8eZQ
Update: Workers are making significant progress, as power outages drop under 57,000 in counties affected by storm emergency declaration Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/G36bN3PNce
Update: More than 80,000 remain without power in counties affected by storm emergency declaration Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/kO1BmrExQ4
Florida PSC power update at 3 p.m.: 45% of Leon County customers still without power including nearly 63k @CityofTLH customers & nearly 6,200 Talquin customers. Several thousand more customers across N Fla also remain without electricity
Update: Nearly 88,000 remain without power in counties affected by storm emergency order. Power has come online for some, but the number of outages in Leon has increased slightly since morning. Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/Q2IIcDk4WQ
A statement on the Tallahassee government's website said crews were scrambling to repair 100 broken power poles while half the homes and businesses were left without electricity in a city of 200,000 people. https://t.co/alN4vfcTju
Florida PSC 9 a.m. report: Nearly 47% of electricity customers in Leon County remained without power inc. nearly 64K city customers & 7k with Talquin. @CityofTLH says it will have 75% restoration by 8 p.m. tonight & 90% restoration by 8 p.m. Sunday.
More than 88,000 remain without power in counties affected by storm emergency declaration Reporting by @RealRyanNicol #FlaPol https://t.co/Q2IIcDk4WQ
Florida Municipal Electric Association activates aid network to restore power to 80,000 in Tallahassee #FlaPol https://t.co/rRgoJHH4oa