Hurricane Helene: How to stay informed if your power goes out

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is committed to keeping you informed as Helene passes over Florida.

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We want to let you know how you can download the free WFTV news and weather apps -- before your power goes out or you lose your internet connection.

In addition to our mobile apps, you can also keep up with storm coverage on WFTV social media platforms.

We put together the following ways you can access coverage of the storm:

Free in the app store, but you can also download it by clicking on this link.
Available for iOS and Android smartphones and tablets
Watch our live continuous coverage
Activate alerts informing you about what is happening in your neighborhood because of Helene

Download our WFTV Now app for your Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Samsung Smart TV and Google TV.

Save our live daily blog about Helene.
Find the latest information on Ian by going to the “Eye on the Tropics” section.
Watch updates from our certified meteorologists on our 24-hour weather live stream.
Watch our newscasts live by clicking here.

Social media:

Facebook: Click here to like us on Facebook

The latest information posted on our Facebook page
Media conferences about the storm from Central Florida counties
Connect with your neighbors to share information about storm prep and cleanup
Stay informed about any programming changes made to WFTV on television or online

Direct links to stories about preparation, safety, evacuations and other important information
Live updates about weather and road conditions from our certified meteorologists and journalists
Live updates from our newsroom as we confirm information about what’s happening in Central Florida

Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.