Duke Energy Florida is convening 16,000 technicians in three staging sites as the company prepares for Hurricane Milton.
The staging sites are planned for The Villages, Suwannee Valley Farmers Market and Richie Brothers Auction and consist of power line technicians, vegetation workers, damage assessors and support personnel.
The company also advisied customers to be prepared to evacuate, make sure electronic devices are fully charged and have an emergency power source.
“Hurricane Milton’s intensity is expected to be unlike anything the Tampa Bay area has ever experienced before,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. “Duke Energy Florida is preparing to respond accordingly – with an army of resources at the ready – and we strongly advise our customers to use this time to protect their homes and businesses, while helping ensure their family members, friends and neighbors are safe.”
The company said the crews would be prepared to start safe power operation as soon as weather and other conditions allow.
By Staff
