TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) - City of Tallahassee crews are working to restore power following widespread outages caused by Hurricane Michael.
COT said there are still many blocked roads and downed trees. For your safety and to allow response teams to work as safely and efficiently as possible, please stay off the roads.
Damage assessments are beginning. There are many blocked roads and downed trees. For your safety and to allow response teams to work as safely and efficiently as possible, please stay off the roads. #MichaelTLH pic.twitter.com/iEMIDzDEBi
— City of Tallahassee (@COTNews) October 10, 2018
While crews have headed back out, road safety conditions are not known. Damage assessments are underway. Please stay sheltered indoors. Windy conditions, wet roads, flying debris and more create dangerous conditions. #MichaelTLH
— City of Tallahassee (@COTNews) October 10, 2018
At 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, 272 outages were affecting 767 customers according to the City of Tallahassee outage map.
Following #MichaelTLH, crews will be deployed to inspect roads and utilities will begin as soon as conditions are safe. Plan for an extended restoration and recovery period. We will rebuild together, but it will take time due to the extensive damage. #HurricaneMichael
— City of Tallahassee (@COTNews) October 10, 2018
City electric crews are out working to restore outages. They will continue to work until the weather escalates to the point when it is no longer safe. #MichaelTLH
— City of Tallahassee (@COTNews) October 10, 2018
According to the National Weather Service, #HurricaneMichael will be the strongest hurricane to make landfall in our area in recorded history. Impacts will be severe. Widespread damage to buildings, utility infrastructure, downed trees & blocked roadways are expected. #MichaelTLH
— City of Tallahassee (@COTNews) October 10, 2018
For outages affecting Talquin customers, click here.
