Duke Energy Florida has made significant progress in restoring power following Hurricane Milton, with over 95% of impacted customers in multiple counties now back online.
This achievement means the company met or exceeded estimated restoration times for Brevard, Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia counties.
READ: Florida Gas Supply Starts To Stabilize As Hurricane Milton Recovery Continues
As of Monday, October 14th, outages have decreased from over 1 million to approximately 105,000. Most remaining outages are concentrated in Pinellas and Pasco counties, with full restoration expected by Tuesday night.
“We recognize just how important timely power restoration is to our customers – not only so they can live their day-to-day lives, but also so they can begin the recovery process,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. “While we’re proud of the significant progress we’ve made so far, we remain committed to accomplishing our goal of getting the lights back on for all customers who are capable of receiving power by the end of the day tomorrow.”
READ: Florida Gov And First Lady DeSantis Highlight Hurricane Milton Recovery Efforts
Customers with extensive damage or flooding may experience longer restoration times. Those with damage to their meter base, breaker panel, or electrical wiring should contact their local municipality for guidance.
How to Report Outages:
- Online: duke-energy.com
- Mobile App: Download from the Apple Store or Google Play
- Text: Text OUT to 57801
- Phone: Call 800-228-8485
For the latest outage information, visit Duke Energy’s Outage Map or sign up for Outage Alerts.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Android Users: Download our free app to stay up-to-date on the latest news.
Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.