ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With 16,000 resources and many crews working day and night, Duke Energy Florida has released estimated times of restoration for customers impacted by Hurricane Milton.

While some customers will have their power restored earlier than others, the majority of affected homes and businesses are expected to be restored by the following days/times:                                                                             

• Sunday, Oct. 13 by 11:59 p.m. / Brevard, Citrus, Hernando, Highlands, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Polk, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia Counties
   
• Tuesday, Oct. 15 by 11:59 p.m. / Pasco and Pinellas Counties 
  
  
• TRACK POWER OUTAGE NUMBERS ACROSS THE BAY AREA

“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.”

Customers can report power outages 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.

Additionally, 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.