The upgrades focus on two of the most common causes of power outages, overgrown vegetation along power lines and aging utility poles. FPL also is trying to expand the company’s use of underground lines and smart grid technology. In Santa Rosa County, FPL says they plan to trim trees and vegetation along nearly 500 miles of power lines while inspecting 19,125 power poles, replacing those that are outdated. Okaloosa County will see a more increase…
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