Duke Energy Florida restores power for several counties impacted by Hurricane Milton; outages decrease from 1 million to approximately 105,000
Duke Energy Florida has restored power to over 95% of customers in 12 counties affected by Hurricane Milton. As of October 14, 2024, storm-related outages have decreased from over 1 million to approximately 105,000. Most remaining customers without power in Pinellas and Pasco counties are expected to be restored by 11:59 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 15.
Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director, emphasized the importance of timely power restoration for customers' daily lives and recovery process. The company remains committed to restoring power to all customers capable of receiving it by the end of Tuesday. However, customers with extensive damage or flooding may face extended outages.
Duke Energy Florida provides multiple ways for customers to report outages, including their website, mobile app, text messaging, and phone. The company encourages customers to stay updated through their Outage Map or by enrolling in Outage Alerts.
Duke Energy Florida ha ripristinato l'energia elettrica per oltre il 95% dei clienti in 12 contee colpite dall'uragano Milton. A partire dal 14 ottobre 2024, le interruzioni di corrente legate alla tempesta sono diminuite da oltre 1 milione a circa 105.000. La maggior parte dei clienti ancora senza energia nelle contee di Pinellas e Pasco dovrebbe essere riattivata entro le 23:59 ET di martedì 15 ottobre.
Todd Fountain, direttore delle tempeste di Duke Energy Florida, ha sottolineato l'importanza di un ripristino tempestivo dell'energia per la vita quotidiana dei clienti e per il processo di recupero. L'azienda rimane impegnata a ripristinare l'energia a tutti i clienti in grado di riceverla entro la fine di martedì. Tuttavia, i clienti con danni estesi o allagamenti potrebbero affrontare interruzioni prolungate.
Duke Energy Florida offre diversi modi per segnalare le interruzioni, incluso il proprio sito web, l'app mobile, i messaggi di testo e il telefono. L'azienda incoraggia i clienti a rimanere aggiornati tramite la loro Mappa delle Interruzioni o iscrivendosi agli Avvisi sulle Interruzioni.
Duke Energy Florida ha restaurado la energía para más del 95% de los clientes en 12 condados afectados por el huracán Milton. A partir del 14 de octubre de 2024, las interrupciones relacionadas con la tormenta han disminuido de más de 1 millón a aproximadamente 105,000. Se espera que la mayoría de los clientes restantes sin energía en los condados de Pinellas y Pasco sean restaurados antes de las 11:59 p.m. ET del martes 15 de octubre.
Todd Fountain, director de tormentas de Duke Energy Florida, enfatizó la importancia de la restauración oportuna de la energía para la vida diaria de los clientes y el proceso de recuperación. La compañía se mantiene comprometida a restaurar la energía a todos los clientes capaces de recibirla antes del final del martes. Sin embargo, los clientes con daños extensos o inundaciones pueden enfrentar cortes prolongados.
Duke Energy Florida proporciona múltiples formas para que los clientes informen sobre las interrupciones, incluida su página web, aplicación móvil, mensajes de texto y teléfono. La compañía anima a los clientes a mantenerse actualizados a través de su Mapa de Interrupciones o registrándose en Alertas de Interrupciones.
듀크 에너지는 플로리다에서 허리케인 밀턴에 의해 영향을 받은 12개 카운티에서 95% 이상의 고객에게 전력을 복구했습니다. 2024년 10월 14일 현재, 폭풍 관련 정전은 100만 건 이상에서 약 105,000건으로 감소했습니다. 핀ellas 및 파스코 카운티에서 전원이 없는 나머지 고객들은 10월 15일 화요일 오후 11시 59분 ET까지 복구될 것으로 예상됩니다.
Todd Fountain, 듀크 에너지 플로리다 폭풍 책임자는 고객의 일상 생활과 복구 과정에 대한 신속한 전력 복구의 중요성을 강조했습니다. 회사는 화요일 종료 전에 모든 전력을 받을 수 있는 고객에게 에너지를 복구하겠다고 약속합니다. 그러나 광범위한 피해나 홍수가 있는 고객은 장기 정전을 겪을 수 있습니다.
듀크 에너지는 고객이 정전을 보고할 수 있는 여러 방법을 제공하며, 여기에는 웹사이트, 모바일 앱, 문자 메시지 및 전화가 포함됩니다. 회사는 고객이 정전 맵을 통해 최신 정보를 유지하거나 정전 알림에 가입하도록 권장합니다.
Duke Energy Florida a restauré l'électricité pour plus de 95 % de ses clients dans 12 comtés touchés par l'ouragan Milton. À compter du 14 octobre 2024, les coupures de courant liées à la tempête ont diminué de plus d'un million à environ 105 000. La plupart des clients restants sans électricité dans les comtés de Pinellas et Pasco devraient être rétablis d'ici 23h59, heure de l'Est, le mardi 15 octobre.
Todd Fountain, directeur des tempêtes de Duke Energy Florida, a souligné l'importance de la restauration rapide d'électricité pour la vie quotidienne des clients et le processus de récupération. L'entreprise reste engagée à restaurer l'énergie pour tous les clients pouvant la recevoir d'ici la fin de mardi. Cependant, les clients présentant des dommages importants ou des inondations pourraient faire face à des coupures prolongées.
Duke Energy Florida offre plusieurs façons aux clients de signaler les coupures, y compris leur site Web, leur application mobile, les SMS et le téléphone. L'entreprise encourage les clients à rester informés via leur carte des coupures ou en s'inscrivant aux alertes de coupure.
Duke Energy Florida hat den Strom für über 95% der Kunden wiederhergestellt in 12 Landkreisen, die vom Hurrikan Milton betroffen sind. Stand 14. Oktober 2024, sind die sturmbezogenen Stromausfälle von über 1 Million auf etwa 105.000 gesunken. Die meisten verbleibenden Kunden ohne Strom in den Landkreisen Pinellas und Pasco sollen bis 23:59 Uhr ET am Dienstag, den 15. Oktober wiederhergestellt werden.
Todd Fountain, Sturmleiter von Duke Energy Florida, betonte die Bedeutung einer zeitnahen Stromwiederherstellung für das tägliche Leben der Kunden und den Erholungsprozess. Das Unternehmen bleibt verpflichtet, den Strom bis zum Ende des Dienstags für alle empfangsberechtigten Kunden wiederherzustellen. Kunden mit umfangreichen Schäden oder Überschwemmungen könnten jedoch mit verlängerten Ausfällen konfrontiert werden.
Duke Energy Florida bietet mehrere Möglichkeiten für Kunden, Stromausfälle zu melden, einschließlich ihrer Website, mobilen App, Textnachrichten und Telefon. Das Unternehmen ermutigt die Kunden, über ihre Ausfallkarte oder durch die Anmeldung für Ausfallbenachrichtigungen auf dem Laufenden zu bleiben.
- Restored power to over 95% of customers in 12 affected counties
- Reduced storm-related outages from over 1 million to approximately 105,000
- On track to restore power to most remaining customers by October 15, 2024
- Approximately 105,000 customers still without power
- Some customers with extensive damage may face extended outages
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Duke Energy Florida's rapid power restoration efforts following Hurricane Milton demonstrate impressive operational efficiency. Restoring power to over 95% of affected customers in 12 counties within the estimated timeframe is a significant achievement. The reduction from 1 million outages to approximately 105,000 showcases the company's robust emergency response capabilities.
The commitment to restore power to remaining customers in Pinellas and Pasco counties by Tuesday night indicates a well-organized recovery plan. However, investors should note potential challenges:
- Extended outages for customers with extensive damage or flooding
- Possible delays due to required inspections or repairs to customer-owned equipment
This efficient response likely mitigates potential financial impacts from the hurricane, such as overtime costs and regulatory penalties. It also enhances Duke Energy's reputation for reliability, which is important for customer satisfaction and regulatory relationships in the utility sector.
While the article doesn't provide specific financial figures, the rapid power restoration has positive implications for Duke Energy Florida's financial performance:
- Minimized revenue loss from prolonged outages
- Potentially reduced emergency repair costs due to efficient operations
- Lowered risk of regulatory penalties for extended outages
The company's investment in grid upgrades and cleaner generation, as mentioned in the corporate overview, aligns with long-term industry trends and regulatory expectations. This proactive approach may position Duke Energy favorably for future rate cases and capital recovery.
Investors should consider the potential impact on Duke Energy's
Pinellas andPasco counties will be restored by end of day Tuesday
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As of 9 a.m. ET today, Monday, Oct. 14, total storm-related outages have decreased from over 1 million to approximately 105,000. Most of these customers who remain without power in
"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."
It is important to note that customers who experienced extensive damage or flooding may require additional time for restoration and some should be prepared for extended outages. Updates will be communicated as soon as possible.
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.
Power outages can be reported four different 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.
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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