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Duke Energy and Seminole County warn of widespread outages; crews staged to respond

Seminole County Board of County Commissioners · October 9, 2024
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Duke Energy told Seminole County officials it has staged crews and resources to respond after Hurricane Milton, and county emergency management said restoration could take days to weeks depending on damage. Officials advised generator safety and steps to reduce electrical hazards.

Duke Energy and Seminole County emergency managers warned that Hurricane Milton could cause widespread and prolonged power outages and urged residents to plan for extended outages now.

Patty D'Alessandro, speaking for Duke Energy, said the company has positioned crews and support personnel ready to respond after the storm. She said crews are staged in Central-Florida locations and urged customers to prepare for the possibility of…

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