Duke Energy readies 8,000 workers, urges customers to stay safe as Tropical Storm Helene approaches Florida
Duke Energy Florida is preparing for Tropical Storm Helene by mobilizing 8,000 workers across the state. The company is strategically positioning crews, including power line technicians, vegetation workers, and damage assessors, to respond quickly to expected widespread power outages. Staging locations are being set up at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs, The Villages, and Suwannee Valley Farmer's Market.
The company urges its 2 million customers to prioritize safety, offering tips such as avoiding floodwaters, turning off power if evacuating, and staying away from fallen power lines. Customers can report outages by texting OUT to 57801, calling 800.228.8485, or using the mobile app. Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), supplies electricity to customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy Florida si sta preparando per la tempesta tropicale Helene mobilitando 8.000 lavoratori in tutto lo stato. L'azienda sta posizionando strategicamente le squadre, inclusi tecnici delle linee elettriche, lavoratori per la vegetazione e valutatori dei danni, per rispondere rapidamente alle attese interruzioni di corrente su larga scala. Sono in corso allestimenti presso Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs, The Villages e Suwannee Valley Farmer's Market.
L'azienda esorta i suoi 2 milioni di clienti a dare la priorità alla sicurezza, offrendo consigli come evitare le acque allagate, staccare la corrente se si deve evacuare e stare lontani dalle linee elettriche cadute. I clienti possono segnalare le interruzioni inviando un messaggio di testo con la parola OUT al numero 57801, chiamando il numero 800.228.8485, o utilizzando l'app mobile. Duke Energy Florida, una consociata di Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), fornisce elettricità a clienti in un'area di servizio di 13.000 miglia quadrate in Florida.
Duke Energy Florida se está preparando para la tormenta tropical Helene movilizando a 8,000 trabajadores en todo el estado. La compañía está posicionando estratégicamente a las cuadrillas, incluidos técnicos de líneas eléctricas, trabajadores de vegetación y evaluadores de daños, para responder rápidamente a las esperadas interrupciones generales de energía. Se están estableciendo ubicaciones de preparación en Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs, The Villages y Suwannee Valley Farmer's Market.
La empresa insta a sus 2 millones de clientes a priorizar la seguridad, ofreciendo consejos como evitar las aguas de inundación, cortar la electricidad si se evacua y mantenerse alejado de las líneas eléctricas caídas. Los clientes pueden reportar cortes enviando un mensaje de texto con OUT al 57801, llamando al 800.228.8485 o utilizando la aplicación móvil. Duke Energy Florida, una subsidiaria de Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), suministra electricidad a clientes en un área de servicio de 13,000 millas cuadradas en Florida.
듀크 에너지 플로리다는 열대 폭풍 헬렌에 대비하여 주 전역에 8,000명의 근무자를 동원하고 있습니다. 회사는 전선 기술자, 식물 관리 직원 및 피해 평가자를 포함한 팀을 전략적으로 배치하여 예상되는 광범위한 정전 사태에 신속하게 대응합니다. 트로피카나 필드, 세인트 피터즈버그 컬리지 타폰 스프링스, 더 빌리지를 포함한 준비 장소가 설치되고 있습니다.
회사는 2백만 고객에게 안전을 우선시할 것을 촉구하며, 홍수 지역을 피하고, 대피할 경우 전원을 차단하며, 쓰러진 전선에서 멀리 떨어져 있을 것을 권장합니다. 고객은 OUT를 57801로 문자 메시지 전송하거나, 800.228.8485로 전화하거나, 모바일 앱을 사용하여 정전을 보고할 수 있습니다. 듀크 에너지 플로리다는 듀크 에너지 (NYSE: DUK)의 자회사로, 플로리다 전역 13,000 평방 마일의 서비스 지역에 전기를 공급합니다.
Duke Energy Florida se prépare à la tempête tropicale Helene en mobilisant 8 000 travailleurs à travers l'État. L'entreprise positionne stratégiquement des équipes, y compris des techniciens des lignes électriques, des travailleurs de la végétation et des évaluateurs de dommages, pour répondre rapidement aux pannes de courant généralisées attendues. Des sites de mise en scène sont en cours d'installation à Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs, The Villages et Suwannee Valley Farmer's Market.
L'entreprise exhorte ses 2 millions de clients à donner la priorité à la sécurité, en proposant des conseils tels qu'éviter les eaux d'inondation, couper l'électricité si une évacuation est nécessaire et rester éloigné des lignes électriques tombées. Les clients peuvent signaler les pannes en envoyant un SMS avec OUT au 57801, en appelant le 800.228.8485 ou en utilisant l'application mobile. Duke Energy Florida, une filiale de Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), fournit de l'électricité à ses clients dans une zone de service de 13 000 milles carrés en Floride.
Duke Energy Florida bereitet sich auf Tropensturm Helene vor, indem sie 8.000 Mitarbeiter im ganzen Bundesstaat mobilisieren. Das Unternehmen positioniert strategisch Mannschaften, einschließlich Techniker für Stromleitungen, Fachkräfte für Vegetation und Schadensprüfer, um schnell auf erwartete weitreichende Stromausfälle zu reagieren. Übergangsstandorte werden in Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs, The Villages und Suwannee Valley Farmer's Market eingerichtet.
Das Unternehmen fordert seine 2 Millionen Kunden auf, die Sicherheit zu priorisieren, und gibt Tipps wie das Vermeiden von Hochwasser, das Abschalten des Stroms bei Evakuierungen und das Fernhalten von umgestürzten Stromleitungen. Kunden können Ausfälle melden, indem sie OUT an die Nummer 57801 senden, die Nummer 800.228.8485 anrufen oder die mobile App verwenden. Duke Energy Florida, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), liefert Strom an Kunden in einem 13.000 Quadratmeilen großen Servicegebiet in Florida.
- Proactive preparation with 8,000 workers ready to respond to the storm
- Strategic positioning of crews for quick power restoration
- Mobilization of additional crews from Midwest operations
- Clear communication of safety tips to 2 million customers
- Multiple channels provided for customers to report power outages
- Potential for widespread power outages due to Tropical Storm Helene
- Possible disruption to service for 2 million customers in Florida
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Duke Energy's preparation for Tropical Storm Helene demonstrates strong operational readiness. Mobilizing 8,000 workers, including out-of-state crews, shows significant resource allocation. The strategic placement of staging areas and pre-positioning of personnel indicates a well-planned response strategy.
The company's proactive approach, including customer safety communications, reflects industry best practices for storm preparedness. However, widespread power outages could impact 2 million Florida customers, potentially affecting Duke Energy's short-term financials due to restoration costs and lost revenue.
Long-term, this event may support Duke Energy's case for grid resilience investments, aligning with their ambitious clean energy transition plans. Investors should monitor restoration speed and costs, as efficient handling of this event could positively impact the company's reputation and regulatory relationships.
Duke Energy's response to Tropical Storm Helene showcases robust risk management practices. The company's ability to rapidly mobilize a large workforce, including cross-state resources, indicates strong operational flexibility and inter-regional cooperation within the organization.
From a financial perspective, while storm restoration efforts will incur significant costs, utilities typically have regulatory mechanisms to recover these expenses over time. However, the extent and duration of outages could impact short-term earnings.
Investors should note that frequent severe weather events may accelerate the need for grid hardening investments. This aligns with Duke Energy's broader strategy but could pressure capital expenditure budgets. The company's performance during this event may influence regulatory discussions on future infrastructure investments and rate cases.
The company is also sending crews from Duke Energy's Midwest operations in
Responders include power line technicians, vegetation workers, damage assessors and support personnel.
Trucks will begin arriving at Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg College Tarpon Springs,
"As soon as conditions allow, our dedicated team will be on the ground, carefully assessing the damage and working tirelessly to get the lights back on for our customers," said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. "In the meantime, our customers should continue to prepare for this rapidly moving storm and remain vigilant in the days ahead."
Duke Energy Florida urges its more than 2 million customers to consider the following safety tips:
- Do not walk, swim or drive through floodwaters.
- If rising water threatens your home or business – or if you evacuate due to flooding – turn off your power at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box.
- Never replace a fuse or touch a circuit breaker with wet hands or while standing on a wet or damp surface.
- Stay away from power lines that have fallen or are sagging. Consider all lines energized as well as trees or limbs in contact with lines. Report all power line hazards to Duke Energy at 800.228.8485 or contact your local emergency services department or agency.
- 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.
- Electric current passes easily through water, so stay away from downed power lines and electrical wires. Do not drive over – and do not stand near – downed power lines. Downed lines will be hard to see in the rain and can potentially be hidden in standing water. If you encounter large pools of standing water, stop, back up and choose another path.
To report a power outage, text OUT to 57801, call 800.228.8485 or report online or through the mobile app. For more safety tips, please visit duke-energy.com/StormTips.
Duke Energy Florida
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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