# Why this Florida neighborhood still has power

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/why-this-florida-neighborhood-still-has-power/
- Published: 2024-10-14T10:00:39-05:00
- Author: Curated by Theresa Wysocki

Photo courtesy of Pearl Homes. Article by Adele Peters. Fast Company – October 11, 2024. In the wake of Hurricane Milton, more than 3 million people in Florida lost power. But in a recently built neighborhood in the small town of Cortez, as soon as the storm took out the grid, batteries switched on to power lights, fridges, and other essentials. […] Click here to view original web page at www.fastcompany.com Curated by Theresa Wysocki See Full Bio