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WEB4 days ago · Jasper man killed in crash involving utility crew. NEWS STAFF. Wednesday, October 2, 2024. JASPER — A Jasper man was killed Wednesday afternoon after starting a four-vehicle crash that included a North Carolina utility crew helping restore power following Hurricane Helene.
Hurricane Milton could lead to large evacuation
WEB1 day ago · Hurricane Milton could lead to large evacuation. TALLAHASSEE — Florida has ramped up debris-removal efforts and recalled emergency workers who provided aid in North Carolina after Hurricane Helene, as residents of Florida’s West Coast face another potentially major storm barreling through the deep, warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
MONDAY OUTLOOK: Hurricane Milton: Region expects heavy …
WEB11 hours ago · Vicious Category 5 Hurricane Milton slowed on its trek toward the central west coast of Florida on Monday while Columbia County officials moved quickly to prepare, meeting in special session to plan the logistics of the arrival and aftermath.
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WEB6 days ago · Supplies, comfort stations available around county. As restoration efforts continue, Columbia County officials have established services for residents in various areas of the county to address the basic post-storm needs. This is a social-media hub curated for engagement by Lake City Reporter staff.
More than 99% of area in the dark following Hurricane Helene
WEBSep 27, 2024 · More than 99% of area in the dark following Hurricane Helene. Electricity is an essential tool most Columbia County residents lost Thursday night when Hurricane Helene blew through the area with its hurricane force winds. With the exception of those fortunate few who have the use of generators, local …
Top to bottom, county road cleanup ‘massive’ after Hurricane …
WEBSep 27, 2024 · A tree leans over State Road 47 near SW Walter Ave. on Friday after Hurricane Helene passed through Columbia County. (JAMIE WACHTER/Lake City Reporter) Body. Kevin Kirby said it didn’t take long after first light Friday morning to realize the damage Columbia County residents and property owners had suffered from Category 4 Hurricane Helene ...
Helene: ‘Barreling at us’ | Lake City Reporter
WEBSep 24, 2024 · It’s going to pick up speed and come barreling at us.”. The National Hurricane Center on Tuesday gave the system a “near 100 percent” chance of formation in the next 48 hours. The News Service of Florida contributed to this report. This is a social-media hub curated for engagement by Lake City Reporter staff.
Storm debris almost cleared from Columbia roadways
WEBOct 1, 2024 · To begin, the county will have eight crews made up of 30 men out collecting debris from the roadsides. On Sunday, Kirby told commissioners to expect a record debris collection from this storm. He said Hurricane Idalia’s debris collection a year ago totaled 52,641 cubic yards of debris deposited in the county landfill.
FPL ramps up restoration effort, may have all local power restored …
WEBSep 28, 2024 · An online update at 5 p.m. Saturday from the FPL website map tracker, said the company’s restoration estimate had improved to 95% of power restored in Columbia County by end of day Sunday. It also indicated that as of Saturday afternoon, about half — 7,360 — of FPL’s 14,690 customers were back in …
Hurricane relief supplies flowing into Columbia County
WEBSep 30, 2024 · Security will be provided by the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office, said Chief Deputy Katina Dicks. Kirby said items that still are in need at each of the sites as of Sunday evening include the following: Lulu - tarps and ice; Mason City - tarps, ice and MREs; Deep Creek - tarps; Southside Rec - tarps and ice. Winfield Community Center and ...