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Massive Power Outages in South Florida

Palmarum

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Palmarum Grand Master

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There are about 420,000 people without power in my county, Broward at the moment. I just got power back for the first time all day, about 10 minutes ago. The streets are a complete disaster without working traffic lights. People do not seem to know what a 4-way stop is. If you can, do not get on the streets.

NBC 6

We just now got a tornado warning for Eastern Central Broward County if this wasn't enough. Broward is getting it today...

Ryan

South Florida

Palmarum Grand Master

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CNN is reporting that 1 million people are without power throughout the rest of Florida. Two to three million people are without power in the Tri-county area, as of 2:30 PM. The Turkey Point Nuclear Power plant, our local fission power plant, has been shut down due to overload alarms. Eight other power plants have also been shut down, might be more on the way.

The trains have been shut down in Miami-Dade county, along with School Bus service. Millions of kids will need to be picked up at their schools by their relatives, until bus service is restored at 4 PM. Broward Schools are on 'soft' lockdown for added fun. There have already been the movie-like reports of pregnant women stuck in elevators. 911 Phone service will probably crash in the near future with the volumn of calls they are getting. A day of fun and hurricane-like thrills in South Florida today.

Ryan

South Florida

Jerry@TreeZoo Grand Master

Jerry@TreeZoo

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Ryan,

I was really surprised when I heard this on the radio this afternoon.  We never lost power here in Deerfield, but west of us in Parkland, they did.  The radio said that 4 million people between Daytona and Key West lost power.  Unusual how it skipped around to different cities like that.   Just a little confusion to make our days a little more interesting.  

Geraldo

So many species,

so little time.

Coconut Creek, Florida

Zone 10b (Zone 11 except for once evey 10 or 20 years)

Last Freeze: 2011,50 Miles North of Fairchilds

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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Not a peep on the radio about it out here.............

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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We never lost power here in Southwest Ranches. I just kept pulling palms and writing tags. :D

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

fastfeat Grand Master

fastfeat

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Spent the afternoon drinking at a strip club. Power flickered for a few seconds 'til generator kicked in. Got paid for most of the day, then walked home... :cool:

SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

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"If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"

BS Man about Palms Grand Master

BS Man about Palms

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(fastfeat @ Feb. 26 2008,17:03)

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Spent the afternoon drinking at a strip club. Power flickered for a few seconds 'til generator kicked in. Got paid for most of the day, then walked home... :cool:

I want your job!   :D :D :P

Zone 10a at best after 2007 AND 2013, on SW facing hill, 1 1/2 miles from coast in Oceanside, CA. 30-98 degrees, and 45-80deg. about 95% of the time.

"The great workman of nature is time."   ,  "Genius is nothing but a great aptitude for patience."

-George-Louis Leclerc de Buffon-

I do some experiments and learning in my garden with palms so you don't have to experience the pain! Look at my old threads to find various observations and tips!

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