UPDATE: Power outages in SWFL

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UPDATE: Power outages in SWFL

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LEHIGH ACRES, Fla. - LCEC restoration efforts are underway. It is essential that LCEC is able to keep telephone lines clear for emergencies, and LCEC appreciates customer support and patience as we restore power.

At this time, they ask customers to please only call LCEC to report downed power lines or other observations about the electrical system that may assist LCEC Restoration efforts. Also, customers should call if their neighborhood has been restored and their power is still out. LCEC's outage reporting number is 239-656-2300 or 1-800-599-2356.

Lee County Electric Cooperative lineman and tree trimming crews are on the scene across LCEC service territory. Crews will continue working until power is fully restored.

Number of LCEC residents without power:
Marco Island: 4600
Immokalee: 1300
Everglades City: 1000
Lehigh Acres: 2000
North Fort Myers: 800
Cape Coral: 200
Pine Island: 100
Sanibel: 100

LINK: Click here for FPL customer outages information

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