A line of intense storms swept through metro Atlanta and surrounding areas on February 16, 2025, causing widespread power outages and significant damage. Georgia Power worked to restore electricity to tens of thousands of customers using smart grid technology, while damage assessment and repair crews addressed the aftermath.
On November 10, 2024, a powerful 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit off the eastern coast of Cuba, causing significant destruction in areas already battered by recent hurricanes. The tremor, located 39 kilometers south of Bartolomé Masó, follows an earlier 5.9 magnitude quake and has prompted immediate response efforts led by Cuban authorities, as recovery from Hurricane Rafael continues. Reports indicate severe structural damage but, fortunately, no fatalities have been recorded.