@LCECSWFL

Official LCEC account. A not-for-profit, electric distribution cooperative. Est. 1940. Experiencing an outage? Report through SmartHub. Link ⬇️

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October is National Cooperative Month⚡️ Today we recognize the member-owned businesses that power our communities with a spotlight on @LCECSWFL, who helped field crews collect better data more safely and respond faster to storms. 👉️ buff.ly/8urDEAB @Esri | @NISC_coop
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Heating equipment caused an annual average of 44,210 home fires and 480 deaths between 2016 and 2020, according to the @NFPA. Have a qualified service professional inspect your heating system annually, and never use a cooking stove to heat your home or dry clothes.
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🌀 As we progress through hurricane season, make sure you know the forecast & what it means so you can best prepare! Understanding tropical weather terms can help you take the right actions before a storm hits. ⤵️ Brush up on the terms below & get storm-ready tips at FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrep….
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This week we teamed up with Lee County’s Public Safety Department and Lee County Electric Cooperative (@LCECSWFL) for our Hurricane Preparedness Expo in Fort Myers. The event showcased advanced tools and strategies aimed at enhancing storm recovery efforts among first responders and utilities.
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🌡️ With summer temperatures here to stay, remember to protect your pets! 🐕 Don’t walk your pets on hot pavement 💧 Make sure they have consistent access to water 🚗 NEVER leave your pet in a locked car ➡️ Learn more heat safety tips: bit.ly/3K4eNq3
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🚨 6/25/25: There's an increased risk of severe weather in North FL late this evening & overnight. If you can pick it up, put it up! Damaging winds, lightning, flooding/heavy rain & isolated hail are possible. Have multiple ways to receive weather alerts tonight!
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🌀 Hurricane Season begins TODAY & preparedness begins at home. Review your emergency plan, update your disaster supply kit & stay informed. 📘 Our Hurricane Guide has everything you need to get started: FloridaDisaster.org/Guide
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⛈️ Get ready for hurricane season! Join Cape Coral’s Third Annual Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Saturday, May 31, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mercola Market, 125 SW 3rd Place. Connect with disaster experts. Free and open to all residents!
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🌳 Cape Coral is now a "Tree City of the World," recognized for leadership in urban forestry. Trees help shade, clean air, reduce flooding, and manage stormwater. Every tree planted is an investment in a greener, stronger future.
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🏖️ Higher temperatures & increasing humidity means summer is on its way! To stay safe in warmer weather: 🥤 Consistently drink water 👒 Dress for the weather 🌡️ Check your local forecast & plan ahead ➡️ Visit FloridaDisaster.org/Hazards/… for more info & stay cool, Florida!
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🌀4/12/25: Today marks exactly 50 days until the start of the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season. The season runs from June 1 to November 30. Preparedness can provide peace of mind, so take these next 50 days to finalize prep plans. ➡️ Visit FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrep… for more info.
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🍀 Don't rely on luck when it comes to evacuating! Make an evacuation plan now so you're prepared to evacuate quickly & safely in any type of emergency. Learn more ➡️ FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrep…
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Since #DaylightSavingTime just passed, now is a perfect reminder to also check your batteries in: ✅ Smoke alarms ✅ Carbon monoxide alarms ✅ Items in your disaster supply kit Find more info at FloridaDisaster.org/PlanPrep…!
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Remembering Former President Jimmy Carter Carter, who died Dec. 29 at the age of 100, was familiar with electric co-ops from an early age. He grew up on a 360-acre farm outside Plains, Georgia, that was electrified by @SumterEMC. Read more: bit.ly/4gXZRYE
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HEADS UP! Big drop in temperatures tonight across Southwest Florida as a quick cold blast moves in. We were in the 80s today, wind chills will be in the 30s tomorrow morning. Bundle up! 🥶 @WINKNews
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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially ends on Nov. 30, showcased above-average activity, with a record-breaking ramp up following a peak-season lull. The Atlantic basin saw: -18 named storms in 2024 (winds of 39 mph or greater) -11 of those were hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or greater) -5 intensified to major hurricanes (winds of 111 mph or greater) Read more: noaa.gov/news-release/atlant…
Map of the United States with details about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The image includes tracks of Hurricanes Beryl, Debby, Francine, Helene, and Milton that made landfall in the U.S. There are several facts about the 2024 season included on the graphic. Text highlights key impacts: Beryl: Brought flooding to the Northeast with rain totals exceeding 7 inches. Helene: Caused catastrophic flooding in western North Carolina with 20-30 inches of rain and significant storm surge in Florida's Big Bend region. Milton: Experienced rapid strengthening with a 90 mph wind increase in 24 hours, making it the 5th strongest hurricane on record, and spawned 46 tornadoes in Florida. Oscar: was one of the smallest hurricanes on record. The bottom of the image lists hurricane statistics: Beryl (June 28 - July 9, Category 1), Debby (August 3-9, Category 1), Francine (September 9-12, Category 2), Helene (September 24-27, Category 4), and Milton (October 5-10, Category 3).

ALT Map of the United States with details about the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. The image includes tracks of Hurricanes Beryl, Debby, Francine, Helene, and Milton that made landfall in the U.S. There are several facts about the 2024 season included on the graphic. Text highlights key impacts: Beryl: Brought flooding to the Northeast with rain totals exceeding 7 inches. Helene: Caused catastrophic flooding in western North Carolina with 20-30 inches of rain and significant storm surge in Florida's Big Bend region. Milton: Experienced rapid strengthening with a 90 mph wind increase in 24 hours, making it the 5th strongest hurricane on record, and spawned 46 tornadoes in Florida. Oscar: was one of the smallest hurricanes on record. The bottom of the image lists hurricane statistics: Beryl (June 28 - July 9, Category 1), Debby (August 3-9, Category 1), Francine (September 9-12, Category 2), Helene (September 24-27, Category 4), and Milton (October 5-10, Category 3).

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🍂 It’s time to “#FallBack” this weekend! 🍂 Don’t just turn back the clocks—turn up your preparedness, too! 🔋 Check your emergency kit 🔥 Test smoke & carbon monoxide alarms 📋 Review your family plan Get cozy knowing you’re ready for anything! #BeReady
Illustration of a man testing a smoke alarm and a woman holding a clock, with autumn leaves visible through a window. Text reads: 'Fall back safely! Test your smoke alarms. Change replaceable batteries at least once a year.' Logos for FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration, and 'Fire is Everyone's Fight' are displayed at the bottom.

ALT Illustration of a man testing a smoke alarm and a woman holding a clock, with autumn leaves visible through a window. Text reads: 'Fall back safely! Test your smoke alarms. Change replaceable batteries at least once a year.' Logos for FEMA, U.S. Fire Administration, and 'Fire is Everyone's Fight' are displayed at the bottom.

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Wildfires are dangerous & can spread quickly. Stay safe if critical fire weather is in your forecast. Have several ways to receive alerts, know your evacuation zone & create a fire-resistant zone that is free of leaves, debris, or flammable materials 30 feet away from your home.
Clear the area around your home of anything that will burn. This includes wood piles, dry leaves, newspapers, and other brush within 30 feet of your home.

ALT Clear the area around your home of anything that will burn. This includes wood piles, dry leaves, newspapers, and other brush within 30 feet of your home.

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‼️ Watch out for scams! The picture below is an example of someone trying to take advantage of disaster survivors. Don't trust unexpected outreach! You will only be contacted after you apply for assistance first. To verify calls or emails call the FEMA helpline: 1-800-621-3362.
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