Duke Energy, a major power provider in Florida, is bracing for the impact of Hurricane Helene on its infrastructure in the Florida Panhandle and Big Bend area. The company has warned of significant damage that could lead to extended power outages for its customers.
With a customer base of 2 million residential, commercial, and industrial customers spread across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida, Duke Energy Florida plays a crucial role in supplying electricity to the region. To address the potential aftermath of the storm, the company has strategically stationed 8,000 crews across the state.
