SECO Energy and Duke Energy Florida are warning their customers that power restoration could take some time in the wake of Hurricane Milton.
After the storm, SECO Energy had 85,000 customers out of service. Duke Energy reported approximately 850,000 power outages.
Duke Energy Florida said estimated times of restoration will be issued for all customers impacted by the storm on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 11.
“We know Floridians impacted by Hurricane Milton are eager to begin the recovery process,” said Todd Fountain, Duke Energy Florida storm director. “We are working tirelessly to assess the damage caused by this storm and confirm estimated times of restoration as soon as possible, so it’s our hope that providing this information and communicating regularly with our customers will allow them to plan accordingly.”
SECO estimated it could take days to restore some customers.