Duke Energy Florida reports approximately 850,000 power outages after Hurricane Milton hits Florida
Duke Energy Florida reports approximately 850,000 power outages as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, after Hurricane Milton hit Florida as a Category 3 storm overnight. The company expects outage numbers to increase as customers safely return home. Duke Energy Florida is conducting damage assessment and will begin a lengthy restoration process. Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director, emphasized the storm's devastating intensity and urged customers to prepare for extended outages.
The company prioritizes restoring power to public health and safety facilities while considering how to restore service to the greatest number of customers safely and quickly. Duke Energy Florida reminds customers of safety tips, including staying away from downed power lines and reporting outages through various channels. The company also provides guidance for customers with property damage affecting their electrical systems.
Duke Energy Florida riporta circa 850.000 interruzioni di corrente alle 8 del mattino di giovedì 10 ottobre, dopo che l'uragano Milton ha colpito la Florida come tempesta di categoria 3 durante la notte. L'azienda prevede un aumento delle interruzioni man mano che i clienti tornano a casa in sicurezza. Duke Energy Florida sta conducendo valutazioni dei danni e inizierà un lungo processo di ripristino. Todd Fountain, direttore delle tempeste di Duke Energy Florida, ha sottolineato l'intensità devasta dell'uragano e ha esortato i clienti a prepararsi per prolungate interruzioni di corrente.
L'azienda dà priorità al ripristino dell'energia per strutture di salute pubblica e sicurezza, considerando anche come ripristinare il servizio al maggior numero di clienti in modo sicuro e rapido. Duke Energy Florida ricorda ai clienti alcuni consigli di sicurezza, tra cui rimanere lontani dalle linee elettriche cadute e segnalare le interruzioni attraverso vari canali. L'azienda offre anche indicazioni per i clienti con danni alla proprietà che influenzano i loro sistemi elettrici.
Duke Energy Florida informa sobre aproximadamente 850,000 cortes de energía a las 8 a.m. del jueves 10 de octubre, después de que el huracán Milton impactara a Florida como una tormenta de categoría 3 durante la noche. La empresa espera que el número de cortes aumente a medida que los clientes regresen a casa de forma segura. Duke Energy Florida está llevando a cabo evaluaciones de daños y comenzará un proceso de restauración prolongado. Todd Fountain, director de tormentas de Duke Energy Florida, enfatizó la intensidad devastadora de la tormenta y instó a los clientes a prepararse para cortes prolongados.
La empresa prioriza la restauración de la energía a instalaciones de salud pública y seguridad, mientras considera cómo restaurar el servicio al mayor número de clientes de manera segura y rápida. Duke Energy Florida recuerda a los clientes algunos consejos de seguridad, que incluyen mantenerse alejados de las líneas de energía caídas y reportar cortes a través de varios canales. La empresa también proporciona orientación para los clientes con daños a la propiedad que afectan sus sistemas eléctricos.
듀크 에너기 플로리다는 10월 10일 목요일 오전 8시 기준으로 약 85만 건의 전력 중단을 보고하며, 허리케인 밀턴이 3등급 태풍으로 플로리다에 강타한 이후 상황을 전했습니다. 회사는 고객들이 안전하게 귀가함에 따라 중단 건수가 증가할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다. 듀크 에너기 플로리다는 피해 평가를 진행 중이며, 긴 복구 과정을 시작할 것입니다. 듀크 에너기 플로리다의 폭풍 이사인 토드 파운틴은 폭풍의 파괴적인 강도를 강조하며 고객들에게 장기적인 전력 중단에 대비할 것을 촉구했습니다.
회사는 공공 건강 및 안전 시설에 전력을 복구하는 것을 우선시하며, 최대한 많은 고객에게 안전하고 신속하게 서비스를 복구하는 방법을 고려합니다. 듀크 에너기 플로리다는 고객들에게 쓰러진 전선에서 멀리 떨어져 있고 여러 채널을 통해 전력 중단을 신고하는 등 안전 팁을 상기시킵니다. 또한 회사는 전기 시스템에 영향을 미치는 재산 피해가 있는 고객을 위해 지침을 제공합니다.
Duke Energy Florida rapporte environ 850 000 coupures de courant à 8h00, jeudi 10 octobre, après que l'ouragan Milton a frappé la Floride en tant que tempête de catégorie 3 pendant la nuit. La société s'attend à ce que le nombre de coupures augmente à mesure que les clients rentrent chez eux en toute sécurité. Duke Energy Florida effectue une évaluation des dommages et commencera un long processus de rétablissement. Todd Fountain, directeur des tempêtes de Duke Energy Florida, a souligné l'intensité dévastatrice de la tempête et a exhorté les clients à se préparer à de longues coupures de courant.
L'entreprise priorise le rétablissement de l'énergie pour les installations de santé publique et de sécurité, tout en tenant compte de la manière de rétablir le service au plus grand nombre de clients de manière sécurisée et rapide. Duke Energy Florida rappelle aux clients des conseils de sécurité, notamment de rester à l'écart des lignes électriques tombées et de signaler les coupures par divers canaux. L'entreprise fournit également des conseils pour les clients dont les dommages matériels affectent leurs systèmes électriques.
Duke Energy Florida berichtet von etwa 850.000 Stromausfällen um 8 Uhr an Donnerstag, dem 10. Oktober, nachdem Hurrikan Milton Florida als Sturm der Kategorie 3 über Nacht getroffen hat. Das Unternehmen erwartet, dass die Zahl der Ausfälle steigt, während die Kunden sicher nach Hause zurückkehren. Duke Energy Florida führt Schadenbewertungen durch und wird einen langen Wiederherstellungsprozess beginnen. Todd Fountain, Sturmleiter bei Duke Energy Florida, betonte die verheerende Intensität des Sturms und forderte die Kunden auf, sich auf längere Ausfälle vorzubereiten.
Das Unternehmen hat die Wiederherstellung der Energieversorgung für Anlagen der öffentlichen Gesundheit und Sicherheit priorisiert und berücksichtigt dabei, wie der Service für die größtmögliche Anzahl von Kunden sicher und schnell wiederhergestellt werden kann. Duke Energy Florida erinnert die Kunden an Sicherheitstipps, darunter die Entfernung von heruntergefallenen Stromleitungen und die Meldung von Ausfällen über verschiedene Kanäle. Das Unternehmen bietet auch Anleitung für Kunden mit Sachschäden, die ihre elektrischen Systeme betreffen.
- Duke Energy Florida has begun damage assessment and restoration process
- Company has a clear prioritization strategy for power restoration
- Multiple channels available for customers to report outages
- Approximately 850,000 power outages reported, with numbers expected to increase
- Extended outages anticipated due to storm's magnitude
- Lengthy restoration process expected
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Hurricane Milton's impact on Duke Energy Florida's infrastructure is severe and widespread, with
The company's emphasis on a "lengthy restoration process" suggests that revenue generation may be affected in the short term due to prolonged outages. However, the critical nature of electricity services means that long-term demand is unlikely to be significantly impacted. Investors should monitor the company's communications regarding the estimated timeline and costs for full restoration, as well as any regulatory filings related to cost recovery.
This event also underscores the increasing importance of grid resilience investments in the face of more frequent and severe weather events, which could drive future capital expenditures and potentially impact Duke Energy's long-term financial planning and rate cases.
The scale of Hurricane Milton's impact on Duke Energy Florida's infrastructure presents a significant logistical challenge for the company's emergency response and restoration efforts. With 850,000 outages reported and expectations for this number to increase, the company is facing a complex, multi-faceted operation that will test its emergency preparedness and resource allocation strategies.
Duke Energy's phased approach to restoration, prioritizing public health and safety facilities, aligns with best practices in disaster response. However, the company's warning of "extended outages" suggests that full recovery may take weeks, which could strain public relations and potentially lead to regulatory scrutiny.
The company's communication strategy, including real-time outage mapping and multiple reporting channels, demonstrates a proactive approach to customer engagement during the crisis. This transparency may help mitigate reputational risks associated with prolonged outages. Investors should monitor the efficiency of Duke Energy's restoration efforts, as this event will likely serve as a benchmark for the company's disaster response capabilities in future scenarios.
"Hurricane Milton barreled through our state with a devastating intensity, leaving behind a trail of destruction that we, and many Floridians, can't yet fully comprehend," said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. "Our crews will continue to assess the damage to our infrastructure and equipment, which is a critical first step in the overall power restoration process. As with any storm of this magnitude, we encourage our customers to prepare for extended outages, and we thank them for their patience."
Duke Energy Florida focuses on restoring power as safely and quickly as possible and in a sequence that begins with public health and safety facilities, while also considering how to restore the greatest number of customers as safely and as soon as possible.
The company also reminds customers of the following safety tips:
- Consider all power lines – and trees, limbs or anything in contact with power lines – energized and dangerous.
- Stay away from downed power lines and areas that may be hiding lines, such as floodwater and debris.
- If a power line falls across a car that you are in, stay in the car. If you MUST get out of the car due to a fire or other immediate life-threatening situation, do your best to jump clear of the car and land on both feet. Be sure that no part of your body is touching the car when your feet touch the ground.
Power outages can be reported in the following ways:
- Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop computer or mobile device.
- Use the Duke Energy mobile app (download from a smartphone via Apple Store or Google Play).
- Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data charges may apply).
- Call the automated outage reporting system at 800.228.8485.
Customers who cannot receive power as a result of damage to the property's meter base, breaker panel or customer-owned electrical wiring should contact their local municipalities for guidance. Inspections may be required after repairs are complete.
The most up-to-date information about power outages can be accessed on Duke Energy's Outage Map or by enrolling in Outage Alerts.
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Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 12,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 2 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
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