Duke Energy Florida has successfully restored over 99% of power in Pasco County and all other regions affected by Hurricane Milton. As of 3 p.m. today, storm-related outages across the service area have dropped from over 1 million to about 30,000, mainly in Pinellas County.
Most remaining outages are linked to damaged equipment serving fewer than 25 customers, and thousands of crews are working diligently to restore power as quickly as possible. Due to the locations of some malfunctioning devices—often behind homes in residential areas—lineworkers may need to climb poles instead of using bucket trucks.
“This has been a multiday restoration. We understand the frustration of customers still without power,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida’s storm director. “As we near completion, we will not stop until every customer who can receive power is restored.”
Customers expecting delays in power restoration will receive personalized notifications through Duke Energy’s outage alerts via text or phone. Those who have experienced significant damage or flooding may face extended outages, and updates will be provided as they become available.
Customers unable to receive power due to damage to their meter base, breaker panel, or electrical wiring should contact their local municipalities for guidance, as inspections may be necessary after repairs.
Power outages can be reported in four ways:
- Visit duke-energy.com on a desktop or mobile device.
- Use the Duke Energy mobile app (available on the Apple Store or Google Play).
- Text OUT to 57801 (standard text and data rates may apply).
- Call the automated outage reporting system at 800.228.8485.
