During a recent government meeting, officials addressed the ongoing power outages affecting the county, which have impacted numerous residents and businesses. The outages, reported by four major utility companies—Duke Energy, Florida Power & Light (FPL), Clay Electric, and New Smyrna Utilities—reached a peak of over 234,000 individual locations without power.

Officials emphasized the scale of the situation, clarifying that the reported figure represents individual service locations rather than the total number of affected individuals. This significant disruption has raised concerns among community members, prompting local leaders to seek updates on restoration efforts and the overall response to the crisis.

As the meeting progressed, officials provided assurances that utility companies are actively working to restore power and minimize the impact on residents. The situation remains fluid, with ongoing assessments to determine the extent of damage and the timeline for full restoration. Community members are encouraged to stay informed through official channels as efforts continue to address the widespread outages.