10/07/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2024 13:03
The latest: Hurricane and tropical storm watches are in effect as Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) prepares for Milton - a major hurricane expected to make landfall on Florida's west coast. It's forecast to remain a hurricane as it crosses the peninsula and exits the state's east coast. Milton has the potential to cause widespread, prolonged power outages - customers need to prepare.
Why it matters: If the current path holds, Milton will be the second major hurricane to make landfall in Florida in a matter of weeks. The storm will bring significant winds, heavy rains and flooding to much of Florida's peninsula and dangerous storm surge to the west coast.
A word from FPL President and CEO Armando Pimentel: "If Milton continues on its path, we are looking at back-to-back major hurricanes hitting Florida. We are prepared to respond, but customers need to be ready for the very real potential of widespread, extended outages."
Keep in mind: Heavy rain across the state over the last few weeks has saturated the ground ahead of Milton's projected landfall. This makes trees and other vegetation susceptible to falling and damaging powerlines - even in areas forecast to get little to no wind from the storm. This will magnify Milton's impact, particularly in places that still have wet conditions and storm debris from Hurricane Helene.
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What customers should do before the storm:
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