Nassau faces temporary islandwide blackout for up to five hours due to power line damage

A compromised major power line near Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill will require a temporary electrical service interruption to the entirety of Amelia Island.

Nassau Emergency Management said in a social media post that the outage affects customers served by both Florida Power & Light and Florida Public Utilities.

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Emergency utility repairs cannot be completed safely without turning off electricity to the entire island, Nassau EM said.

FPU does not expect the outage to begin before approximately 10:30 a.m.

Local officials are urging island residents to take immediate precautionary measures ahead of the blackout.

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“Charge electronic devices, have flashlights ready and plan ahead for essential needs,” Nassau Emergency Management stated in the advisory.

The repair process is expected to result in four to five hours without power across the island, Nassau EM said. For its part, FPU said the outage is expected to last approximately two hours.

“Stay informed and stay safe, Nassau,” emergency officials said.

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