Duke Energy Florida is working to restore power to customers impacted by Hurricane Milton and released restoration estimates Friday.
“We want to alleviate our customers’ concerns and reassure them that they’ll have their power back on within days – not weeks,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. “We thank our team for their hard work and commitment to meeting these estimated times of restoration, our local officials and first responders for their support and our customers for their continued patience.”
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With 16,000 personnel dedicated to the effort, the company has announced estimated restoration times for the majority of affected customers:
Sunday, October 13th (by 11:59 p.m.): Brevard, Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia Counties.
Tuesday, October 15th (by 11:59 p.m.): Pasco and Pinellas Counties.
How to Report an Outage:
Customers can report outages through any of the following methods:
- Online: Visit duke-energy.com
- Mobile App: Download the Duke Energy app from the Apple Store or Google Play.
- Text: Text OUT to 57801
- Phone: Call 800.228.8485
Important Note for Customers with Property Damage:
If your power cannot be restored due to damage to your meter base, breaker panel, or electrical wiring, you must contact your local municipality for guidance and possible inspections.
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